ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 290660
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| Date: | Saturday 22 March 2014 |
| Time: | 20:00 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 - II |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N44MD |
| MSN: | 11967 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2007 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Menard, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Menard, TX |
| Menard, TX | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was performing a recovery from a practice autorotation when the helicopter's tail struck the ground, and the helicopter pitched forward. The main rotor blades cut through the tail then struck the ground, and the helicopter rolled over onto its right side. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure with the helicopter.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in an improper touchdown attitude and collision with terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN14LA197
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 17:49 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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