ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 297347
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| Date: | Wednesday 1 May 2002 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: | Bell 47J-2A |
| Owner/operator: | Sparta Rotors |
| Registration: | N37731 |
| MSN: | 3702 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1965 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3605 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming VO-540 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Blairstown, New Jersey -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Strousburg, PA (N53) |
| Blairstown, NJ (1N7) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the flare, the tail rotor blades struck a tire, which was used to mark off the helipad. The helicopter rotated to the right and began to climb. The pilot closed the throttle, and the helicopter touched down hard, coming to rest upright.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper flare, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in a tail strike.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC02LA090
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 17:32 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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