Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Greensboro, North Carolina
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http://registry.faa.gov/N186KW
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Accident Number: GAA17CA555
Date & Time: 09/21/2017, 1845 EDT
Registration: N186KW
Aircraft: Godwin Jeff E Safari
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control in flight
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that the purpose of his flight was to practice hover taxi. During a right pedal turn, about 3 to 5 ft above the ground, the helicopter rolled onto its side.
Postaccident examination of the helicopter revealed substantial damage to the tailboom.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during a hover pedal turn.
Findings
Aircraft
Lateral/bank control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)
Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Student pilot (Cause)
Factual Information
History of Flight
Maneuvering-hover
Loss of control in flight
A postaccident examination of the helicopter revealed substantial damage to the tail boom.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private; Student
Age: 55, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 01/07/2016
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 04/02/2017
Flight Time: (Estimated) 2300 hours (Total, all aircraft), 35 hours (Total, this make and model)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: Godwin Jeff E
Registration: N186KW
Model/Series: Safari
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 2009
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 2176
Landing Gear Type: Skid
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 02/01/2017, Unknown
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 132.9 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer:
ELT:
Engine Model/Series:
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power:
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KFAY, 186 ft msl
Observation Time: 2253 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 94°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 26°C / 21°C
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 9 knots, 130°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Fayetteville, NC (FAY)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Unknown
Destination: Fayetteville, NC (FAY)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: EDT
Type of Airspace: Class C
Airport Information
Airport: FAYETTEVILLE RGNL/GRANNIS FIELD (FAY)
Runway Surface Type: Unknown
Airport Elevation: 189 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Unknown
Runway Used: N/A
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: None
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 34.991111, -78.881944 (est)
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