ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355221
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| Date: | Tuesday 23 September 1997 |
| Time: | 10:10 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 206-L4 |
| Owner/operator: | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. |
| Registration: | N9264G |
| MSN: | 52081 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1994 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1187 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C30 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hurst, TX -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | (2F2) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While the commercial pilot was terminating a practice straight-in autorotation, he initiated a flare and applied initial collective pitch to slow the helicopter's rate-of-closure. The aircraft touched down 'firm' with a 'slight nose high attitude,' and then a strong short shudder was felt as the aircraft slid to a stop within one helicopter length. The main rotor RPM was between 65 to 70 percent. The flight instructor examined the tailboom for damage before continuing with the the training flight. After completion of the planned maneuvers, the helicopter was flown to the Bell Helicopter Plant 8 Heliport and shut down. During a postflight inspection, wrinkles were found on the sides of the tail boom. The winds were reported from 180 degrees at 10 knots, and the density altitude was calculated at 2,401 feet.
Probable Cause: The improper touchdown by the commercial pilot receiving instruction. A factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW97LA361
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 09:36 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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