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1999-09-26: Robinson R22 (N8360J) — St. George, UT

St. George, UT, US

On September 26, 1999, a Robinson R22 (registration N8360J) was involved in an aviation accident near St. George, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors included the pilot concentrating on the maneuver being practiced to such an extent that he was inattentive to outside surroundings, and the sun glare. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A private pilot practicing helicopter quick stops struck a power line, causing the helicopter to fall 100 feet and land on its right side.

Incident

A private pilot, who held an airplane single-engine land rating, was practicing maneuvers in preparation for the private pilot-helicopter practical test. The pilot decided to practice 'quick stops' and flew to an uninhabited area. During the maneuver, the helicopter struck a power line and fell approximately 100 feet, landing on its right side.

Pilot Account

The pilot wrote that he was practicing the part where the helicopter is leveled out after the flare to slow down and just before going to a hover. He knew there was a power line in the area but thought he was 200 yards away from it. As he transitioned from a hover to forward flight, he saw the power line 120 feet ahead. He attempted to fly over the line but snagged it with the skids. The helicopter then fell 100 feet, landing on its right side.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19748. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.