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2007-04-21: Robinson R22 BETA (N971SH) — Silver State Helicopters — Van Horn, TX

Van Horn, TX, US

On April 21, 2007, a Robinson R22 BETA (registration N971SH) operated by Silver State Helicopters was involved in an aviation accident near Van Horn, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Clearance was not maintained after landing by the pilot of the other aircraft, which resulted in an on ground collision with the helicopter standing near the refueling pumps. The aircraft standing in the refueling area was a factor. 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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Two helicopters sustained blade damage after a ground incident at a refueling station. The flight instructor of N971SH felt a repeated thump in the controls after setting down near N991RW.

Incident Description

The flight instructor of N971SH reported that after the flight instructor of N991RW had repositioned his helicopter close to the refueling station, he attempted to set his helicopter down in close proximity to N991RW. This was intended to allow another group of helicopters closer access to the refueling station. After setting down and lowering the collective, the instructor of N971SH felt a "repeated thump" in the controls, prompting him to raise the collective and move away from N991RW.

The flight instructor of N991RW reported that after setting down and about one minute into the cool down period, he felt a "jerk" in the controls.

Damage

A subsequent inspection of both aircraft revealed damage to both of the tops of the blades of N991RW and to at least one of the blades of N971SH.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070614X00722. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.