Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Scottsdale, Arizona
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
Delta Leasing Inc doing business as Quantum Helicopters
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Accident Number: WPR22LA146
Date and Time: April 6, 2022, 20:10 Local
Registration: N19VH
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Dynamic rollover
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional
Analysis
The pilot in the helicopter reported that, during a night solo training flight, the helicopter was on the ground with the throttle rolled on and full collective friction applied when he used a flashlight to view the Hobbs meter. Unbeknownst to him, the collective crept up, the helicopter rolled to the right and dynamically rolled over. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer, and the main rotor system. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal flight operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Findings
Personnel issues Attention - Pilot
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft (general) - Unintentional use/operation
Aircraft Pitch control - Not attained/maintained
Factual Information
History of Flight
Taxi-to runway Loss of control on ground
Standing Dynamic rollover (Defining event)
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 26,Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 1 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: July 9, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: December 21, 2021
Flight Time: (Estimated) 177 hours (Total, all aircraft), 177 hours (Total, this make and model), 92 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 25 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 15 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Registration: N19VH
Model/Series: R22 Beta II
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 2004
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 3528
Landing Gear Type: None; Skid
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: March 29, 2022 100 hour Certified
Max Gross Wt.: 1370 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 30 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 15042 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: O-360
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 131 Horsepower
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Pilot school (141)
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: KIWA, 1382 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 20:25 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 231°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 10 knots / 15 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: /
Wind Direction: 70°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting: 30.02 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 28°C / -9°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Chandler, AZ (CHD)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Phoenix, AZ
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 19:40 Local
Type of Airspace: Class D
Airport Information
Airport: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport IWA
Runway Surface Type:
Airport Elevation: 1384 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used:
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: None
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 33.307824,-111.65545 (est)
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