ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289971
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| Date: | Wednesday 12 June 2013 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  Hughes TH-55A |
| Owner/operator: | Dah Aircraft LLC |
| Registration: | N7057H |
| MSN: | 67-15399 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4217 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming HIO-360-B1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Morgantown, WV -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Morgantown, WV |
| Philippi, WV (79D) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was attempting to reposition the helicopter from an off-airport site in advance of an approaching storm. Following an uneventful preflight inspection and engine start, the pilot climbed the helicopter into a hover and turned toward his intended departure path. He then pushed the cyclic control forward and increased the collective pitch in order to clear some approaching trees. The pilot then realized that 'appropriate power†was not available, and turned right in order to avoid the trees. The helicopter subsequently settled with power and impacted the brush below, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter, nor were any discovered during a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine. The pilot additionally stated that the accident could have been prevented with 'better situational awareness.â€
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in an encounter with settling with power and descent into terrain during takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA13CA283
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 06:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 12-Sep-2023 07:16 | Ron Averes | Updated |
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