Monroe, LA, USA
N41G
SCHWEIZER(HUGHES)AIRCRAFT CORP TH55A/269A
The pilot reported that on short final to land, the helicopter lost tail rotor authority and the helicopter began an uncommanded right yaw. He attempted to recover and landed on a grass area which resulted in a hard landing. The fuselage and skids sustained substantial damage. The pilot noted on his report of the accident that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations.
The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during landing which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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