ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385461
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| Date: | Wednesday 8 August 2001 |
| Time: | 09:20 LT |
| Type: |  Schweizer 300C |
| Owner/operator: | Highland Helicopter Services |
| Registration: | N1281R |
| MSN: | 1812 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 42 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming HIO-360-D1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Cicero, NY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Syracuse-Hancock International Airport, NY (SYR/KSYR) |
| Cicero, NY (1G6) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
With the pilot at the controls, receiving instruction, an approach to the runway was made. As the helicopter neared the runway, it was flared and leveled about 3 feet above the ground, with no forward airspeed. The CFI observed that the rotor and engine rpm began to decrease, and helicopter was turning to the left. He then took the controls and attempted to correct the situation; however, the helicopter rotated 360 degrees, and the left landing skid struck the ground. The helicopter rolled over onto its left side and came to rest. When the helicopter and its powerplant were examined after the accident, no pre-impact failures were noted. The right landing skid was separated from the struts, and its fasteners were sheared. Dirt was observed packed into the heal of the skid. The middle and aft skid shoes were deformed and twisted clockwise on the skid. The damage was consistent of skid to ground contact while moving in a right lateral direction with significant impact force.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while hovering, and the CFI's delayed remedial action.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC01LA206
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Apr-2024 18:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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