ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298035
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| Date: | Wednesday 2 May 2018 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Mosquito Aviation XE |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N725JC |
| MSN: | MXE 1123110B |
| Year of manufacture: | 2013 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 350 hours |
| Engine model: | Intec 800 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Iron Station, North Carolina -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Iron Station, NC |
| Iron Station, NC | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The noncertificated pilot reported that, while practicing hovering in his yard, the experimental amateur-built helicopter struck a tree with the tail rotor. He added that, the next thing he knew the helicopter developed "a huge vibration suddenly and [he] had no heading control." Subsequently, the helicopter impacted the ground.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The helicopter was destroyed by a postcrash fire.
The pilot reported in the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report form (6120.1) that he should have taken more dual instruction and that he should have chosen a more open area for hover practice.
Probable Cause: The noncertificated pilot's decision to practice hovering the helicopter in a confined space, which resulted in the tail rotor striking a tree.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA18CA250
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 12:04 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 22-Jun-2023 18:04 | harro | Updated |
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