Overview
On an unspecified date, a collision occurred between a fixed-wing aircraft, N4956B, and a helicopter, N176FJ, at an uncontrolled airport. The incident took place during takeoff and landing practice for a pre-solo student pilot under the supervision of a certified flight instructor (CFI).
Sequence of Events
According to the report, the CFI observed the helicopter approaching the airport while N4956B was on a left base leg for runway 3. The helicopter, N176FJ, approached from the south and came to a hover at a position near the parallel taxiway adjacent to runway 3. The helicopter apparently did not see the airplane nor did it hear any radio calls. As N4956B was lifting off after a touch-and-go landing, it veered to the right and collided with the hovering helicopter.
CFI Statement
After being removed from the aircraft, the CFI stated that they had been caught in the helicopter's rotor vortex turbulence.
Aircraft Information
The two aircraft involved were N4956B (airplane) and N176FJ (helicopter). No further details about the aircraft models or operators were provided in the source.