ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 344688
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| Date: | Wednesday 12 July 2023 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 II |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZS-ORG |
| MSN: | 11285 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2006 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Bosmanskraal Farm near Thabazimbi -
 South Africa
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA S.A. |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during take-off at approximately 5 meters off the ground, there was a gust of wind, the helicopter got into a spin and the pilot could not recover. The helicopter landed hard on its skids and rolled onto its right side before coming to rest. The pilot switched off the master and both occupants disembarked the helicopter. The helicopter sustained damage to the windshield, main rotor blades and skids.
Probable Cause(s)
During lift-off, the helicopter experienced an unanticipated yaw to the right as a result of the high and gusty wind conditions. The pilot applied the left pedal and lowered the collective control which did not stop the yaw and, thus, loss of control and the crash followed.
Contributing Factor(s)
• Operating the helicopter at wind speeds higher than the certified 17 knots.
• Incorrect technique used during recovery.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
CAA S.A.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Sep-2023 06:54 | Trislander | Updated |
| 16-Oct-2023 10:57 | harro | Updated |
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