ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 288526
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| Date: | Thursday 13 May 2010 |
| Time: | 11:45 LT |
| Type: |  Schweizer 269C |
| Owner/operator: | Tomlinson Aviation Inc |
| Registration: | N113TA |
| MSN: | 0348 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 916 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming HIO-360-G1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ormond Beach, Florida -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Ormond Beach Municipal Airport, FL (KOMN) |
| Ormond Beach Municipal Airport, FL (KOMN) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
In preparation for an upcoming private pilot check ride, the student helicopter pilot was performing a simulated forced landing with his certificated flight instructor (CFI). During the flare, the student abruptly pulled up on the collective and rolled the throttle closed. The engine sputtered and subsequently experienced a total loss of power. The CFI attempted to recover power; however, insufficient altitude remained and the helicopter touched down on the right skid and bounced, severing the tail boom. The CFI stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter.
Probable Cause: The student pilot's improper use of collective and throttle during the landing flare.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA10CA264
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 23:35 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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