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Abnormal Runway Contact: Robinson R22 Beta, N1777V; accident occurred February 05, 2016 at Taylor Municipal Airport (T74), Williamson County, Texas

View of damaged tail boom.
Federal Aviation Administration



Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas 

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board:  https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

https://registry.faa.gov/N1777V

Location: Taylor, TX
Accident Number: GAA16CA530
Date & Time: 02/05/2016, 0900 CDT
Registration: N1777V
Aircraft: Robinson R22
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Abnormal runway contact
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional

The helicopter flight instructor reported that, with he and the student both on the controls, about 10 feet above the ground, he initiated a simulated, engine failure autorotation with a power recovery. As they rolled the engine throttle up to recover, the alternator light came on and "the engine quit." About two feet above the ground, the flight instructor raised full collective, leveled the helicopter and the low rotor rpm light illuminated, and the horn sounded. The helicopter landed hard, bounced, settled back onto the runway, and the main rotor blade struck the tailboom. The pilot added that during the accident sequence, the alternator light turned off.

The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom.

The Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that during his interview with the flight instructor, the pilot stated that the engine might have had a low idle setting and that during the accident flight, he applied full carb heat. 

The Federal Aviation Administration inspector added that due to the accident occurring more than three (3) years before it was reported by an anonymous person, he was not able to determine the reason for a reported power loss.

The instructor further reported that during a post-accident engine run, the engine started and ran without any issues.

Pilot Information

Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial
Age: 67, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Helicopter
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 08/19/2019
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 04/01/2018
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 9600 hours (Total, all aircraft), 2000 hours (Total, this make and model), 52 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 28 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Student Pilot Information

Certificate: Student
Age: 36, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s):
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 04/24/2019
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Robinson
Registration: N1777V
Model/Series: R22 BETA
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 1987
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 0623
Landing Gear Type: Ski; Skid;
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 03/27/2015, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1370 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT:
Engine Model/Series: O-320
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 160 hp
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: KEDC, 617 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 12 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1355 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 211°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 300 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: Calm /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction:
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.09 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 15°C / 15°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: Moderate - Fog
Departure Point: Austin, TX (EDC)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Taylor, TX (T74)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0900 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Taylor Muni (T74)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation:600 ft 
Runway Surface Condition:Dry 
Runway Used: 17
IFR Approach:None 
Runway Length/Width: 4000 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Simulated Forced Landing

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 30.572778, -97.443056 (est)

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