ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 359662
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| Date: | Saturday 15 October 1994 |
| Time: | 17:20 LT |
| Type: |  Enstrom F-28A |
| Owner/operator: | Cronite Global Corp. |
| Registration: | N9238 |
| MSN: | 229 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1974 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 970 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING HIO-360-CIA |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Shelburne, VT -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Saratoga, NY (5B2) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was attempting to land on the property of a friend when the aircraft entered an uncommanded right turn. According to the pilot, he made two passes to the north while searching for the landing site. He spotted the site, turned right to the southwest to set up for a landing to the north and into the wind. The pilot reported that after he turned southwest, at 150 to 200 feet AGL, the helicopter began spinning to the right at an increasing rate to 1 revolution per second. After about 8 revolutions the aircraft settled into trees. The examination of the aircraft did not reveal evidence of mechanical malfunction. The investigation revealed the wind conditions were favorable for the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC95LA012
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Mar-2024 13:18 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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