SCHWEIZER 269C-1
Titusville, FL, June 13, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 13, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Titusville, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.51472, -80.79916 |
| Airport | Space Coast Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA09CA349 |
| Event ID | 20090615X90324 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | 269C-1 |
| Registration # | N1565B |
| Operator | BRISTOW ACADEMY INC |
| Owner | BRISTOW ACADEMY INC |
| 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 failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover, resulting in a rollover.
Full Narrative
The certificated private rotorcraft pilot stated that the purpose of his flight was to practice flight maneuvers. He said that he was at a 3-foot hover when the right, rear skid made contact with the ground. The helicopter suddenly rolled onto its right side and sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor gearbox. The pilot did not report any mechanical or flight control anomalies. Winds about the time of the accident were from 250 degrees at 5 knots.
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.