ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296843
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| Date: | Saturday 3 August 2002 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R-44 |
| Owner/operator: | Helicopter Services And Instruction |
| Registration: | N44EK |
| MSN: | 0690C |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1006 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Atlantic City, New Jersey -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Atlantic City, NJ (92N) |
| NJ (92N) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that while on final approach to the heliport, the wind shifted, which resulted in a higher sink rate and ground speed. To compensate, the pilot flared "harder" than normal, and the tail rotor struck the heliport perimeter fence. The reported wind speed at an airport approximately 10 miles away was from 130 degrees at 8 knots, with no gusts.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper flare during approach.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC02LA157
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 11:30 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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