FAIRCHILD HELI-PORTER PILATUS PC6/B1A-H2

Georgetown, OH — November 3, 2012

Event Information

DateNovember 3, 2012
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN13CA043
Event ID20121104X00559
LocationGeorgetown, OH
CountryUSA
Coordinates38.87583, -83.87611
AirportGeorgetown
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeFAIRCHILD HELI-PORTER
ModelPILATUS PC6/B1A-H2
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionNDRK
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.

Full Narrative

The commercial pilot said he applied full power to go-around after a bounced landing. Torque generated by the turbo-prop engine pulled the airplane to the right and the pilot stated he was unable to arrest the turn. The airplane collided with trees resulting in substantial damage to the right wing, fuselage, vertical stabilizer, both horizontal stabilizers and the rudder. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane or engine.

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.

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