ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 369013
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| Date: | Wednesday 29 March 1989 |
| Time: | 16:55 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R-22B |
| Owner/operator: | Pittman Helicopters, Inc. |
| Registration: | N2553X |
| MSN: | 613 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1896 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-BC |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Farmingdale, NY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Farmingdale, NY (FRG |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING A QUICK STOP DEMONSTRATION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT, THE AIRCRAFT SKIDS HIT THE GROUND HARD. THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES STRUCK THE TAIL AND BROKE IT OFF. THE HELICOPTER THEN ROLLED OVER ONTO ITS LEFT SIDE AND CAME TO REST. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE 'APPARENTLY GOT TOO LOW' DURING THE DEMONSTRATION.
Probable Cause: PILOT'S FAILURE TO CONTROL THE ALTITUDE OF THE HELICOPTER WHILE DEMONSTRATING A QUICK STOP MANEUVER TO A STUDENT.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC89LA110
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2024 09:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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