ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 372535
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| Date: | Wednesday 29 July 1987 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson 22 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8383F |
| MSN: | 0334 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1983 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2241 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-B2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Minnetonka, MN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | South St. Paul, MN |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON A FLAT SPOT ON TOP OF A HILL THE TAIL ROTOR HIT THE GROUND AND THE TAIL BOOM BROKE OFF. ONE WITNESS REPORTS THAT WHEN THE HELICOPTER TOUCHED DOWN IT BOUNCED UP ABOUT 10 FEET. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WERE REPORTED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI87LA178
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Mar-2024 18:06 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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