Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI08CA098

Waverly, OH, USA

Aircraft #1

N160KC

McDonnell Douglas 600N

Analysis

The helicopter was being operated as a corporate/executive flight when it received substantial damage during a hard landing. The pilot had been demonstrating inputs needed to control the helicopter to the passenger. He was demonstrating a normal approach to a hover by talking through all the control inputs during a visual approach. The tail boom separated from the fuselage during the hard landing.

Factual Information

The helicopter was being operated as a corporate/executive flight when it received substantial during a hard landing. The pilot had been demonstrating inputs needed to control a helicopter to the passenger. The pilot was demonstrating a normal approach to a hover by talking through all the control inputs during a visual approach. The tail boom separated from the fuselage during the hard landing.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper flare.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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