ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355411
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| Date: | Sunday 10 August 1997 |
| Time: | 17:13 LT |
| Type: |  Hughes 269A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7050D |
| MSN: | 56-0551 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4919 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming HIO-360-B1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Dandridge, TN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Morristown, TN (MOR |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated he was returning to his private heliport after refueling at a local airport. As he approached the heliport, he flew over a local lake to determine the wind direction. He stated he made a normal approach. According to the pilot, as the helicopter approached the ground, a 'right quartering tailwind' was encountered. The helicopter began to 'sink rapidly,' tail rotor authority was lost, and the pilot lost directional control of the helicopter. In order to prevent a spin, the pilot turned off the ignition and allowed the helicopter to drop to the ground.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to properly plan the approach for landing, which led to a loss of tail rotor authority and directional control, while close to the ground. The tailwind was a related factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL97LA114
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 11:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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