SCHWEIZER 269C
Ormond Beach, FL, May 13, 2010
Event Information
| Date | May 13, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Ormond Beach, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.33972, -81.21694 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA264 |
| Event ID | 20100513X55340 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | 269C |
| Registration # | N113TA |
| Operator | Tomlinson Aviation Inc |
| Owner | Tomlinson Aviation Inc |
| 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 student pilot’s improper use of collective and throttle during the landing flare.
Full Narrative
In preparation for an upcoming private pilot check ride, the student pilot was performing a simulated forced landing with his flight instructor. During the flare, the student abruptly pulled up on the collective and rolled the throttle the wrong way. The engine sputtered, then shut off. The instructor attempted to recover the engine, however insufficient altitude was available. The helicopter landed on the right skid and bounced, breaking off the tail boom. The instructor stated that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure with the helicopter during the accident sequence.
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.