HUGHES 369A
Baltimore, OH — May 30, 2009
Event Information
| Date | May 30, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA332 |
| Event ID | 20090603X00614 |
| Location | Baltimore, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.84639, -82.60750 |
| Airport | Industry Air Park |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 369A |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his decision not to perform a go-around.
Full Narrative
The pilot attempted a practice 180-degree autorotation to a grass airstrip during a personal flight. The helicopter overshot the grass airstrip and touched down in an area of uncut grass that contained a tractor tire rut. During touchdown, the helicopter turned sharply to the left and then snap rolled to the right when the landing gear skid contacted the tire rut. The helicopter sustained damage to the tail boom and rotor blades resulting in substantial damage. The commercial pilot and passenger were uninjured.
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.