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ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA

Rawlins, WY — December 11, 2012

Event Information

DateDecember 11, 2012
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR13CA067
Event ID20121211X43056
LocationRawlins, WY
CountryUSA
Coordinates41.80556, -107.20028
AirportRawlins
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeROBINSON HELICOPTER
ModelR22 BETA
CategoryHELI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he was conducting a high density altitude takeoff in the single-engine helicopter in gusting wind conditions. He reported that while accelerating to best rate of climb speed, the main rotor low RPM horn sounded at 97-percent and he unsuccessfully attempted to increase the main rotor RPM back to 102-percent. The pilot aborted the takeoff and sought a landing site near the departure end of the runway; the helicopter subsequently touched down at a high rate of descent in a gravel parking lot adjacent to the airport and rolled over. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom assembly and main rotor blades.

The pilot reported that the helicopter takeoff weight was 66 pounds below gross takeoff weight. He also reported that the accident could have been prevented by shipping all personal items not required for flight to the next low altitude airport along his route of flight. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.

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