On 23 Apr 2010, a SEYMOUR ROBERT M ROTORWAY 162F was involved in an aviation accident near Dallas, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing resulting in a roll over. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
A student helicopter pilot lost control during a landing training exercise, causing the helicopter to roll onto its side. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies prior to the accident.
Accident Summary
A student helicopter pilot lost control during a landing training exercise, causing the helicopter to roll onto its side. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies prior to the accident.
Sequence of Events
The student pilot was practicing hovering, pedal turns, and ground taxiing in the ramp area. At the conclusion of the flight, the pilot began to slow the helicopter for landing. During this deceleration, the helicopter settled more than the pilot expected, and the right skid touched the pavement. The student pilot then lost control of the helicopter, which rolled onto its side. The pilot stated that no anomalies were present before the accident.
Damage
The helicopter incurred substantial damage during the rollover.
Contributing factors
Performance/control parameters — Not attained/maintainedStudent pilot