ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295740
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| Date: | Monday 9 June 2003 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 Beta II |
| Owner/operator: | Universal Helicopters, Inc. |
| Registration: | N727DD |
| MSN: | 3328 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2002 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1149 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-J2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Phoenix, Arizona -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Phoenix-Scottsdale Municipal Airport, AZ (SCF/KSDL) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The helicopter rolled over during a low altitude hover. This was the second instructional flight for the student. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and student were both on the controls, hovering approximately 5 feet above ground level (agl). The CFI was in control of the cyclic and the student was in control of the antitorque pedals and the collective. During the hover, the helicopter rolled to the right and collided with the ground, coming to rest on its side. No preimpact control anomalies with the helicopter were discovered. Winds were reported from 170 at 9 knots, gusting to 17 knots, just prior to the accident. A 3-foot-long drag mark in the dirt was noted, which led directly to the helicopter's right skid.
Probable Cause: The instructor's inadequate supervision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The wind gusts were a factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX03LA189
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 12:18 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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