Schweizer 269C
DELAWARE, OH — September 3, 2018
Event Information
| Date | September 3, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA539 |
| Event ID | 20180906X42855 |
| Location | DELAWARE, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.27861, -83.10389 |
| Airport | DELAWARE MUNI - JIM MOORE FIEL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Schweizer |
| Model | 269C |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while practicing "quick stops and steep approaches", he flared the helicopter too hard and too low and the tail skid struck the runway, resulting in a hard landing.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.