ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 281462
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| Date: | Thursday 2 June 2022 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Bell HH-1H Iroquois |
| Owner/operator: | Washoe Co Sheriff's Department |
| Registration: | N91JK |
| MSN: | 17126 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming T53-L-703 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Reno-Stead Airport, NV -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Reno-Stead Airport, NV (KRTS) |
| Reno-Stead Airport, NV (KRTS) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The two pilots were practicing pinnacle landings and takeoffs on a hilltop. The pilot in command (PIC) in the right seat was performing a takeoff when the helicopter encountered a wind gust that resulted in a right yaw. The PIC applied left anti-torque pedal to arrest the yaw when his left heel slipped off the front end of the footrest. His foot became wedged between the pedal and footrest, which resulted in an uncontrollable left spin. The PIC reduced collective, and the helicopter landed hard. The landing skids collapsed on landing, substantially damaging the fuselage and tail. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's loss of control following the inadvertent placement of his foot behind the anti-torque pedal.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR22LA205
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Aug-2022 10:05 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 30-May-2023 07:25 | Ron Averes | Updated |
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