No fatalities
30 Jun 2022: MESSERSCHMITT-BOELKOW-BLOHM BO_105S NO SERIES — SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY — Daytona Beach, FL
On 30 Jun 2022, a MESSERSCHMITT-BOELKOW-BLOHM BO_105S NO SERIES operated by SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY was involved in an aviation accident near Daytona Beach, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s rapid reduction of collective following an in-flight loss of control while lifting from a dolly resulting in a hard landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s rapid reduction of collective following an in-flight loss of control while lifting from a dolly resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot’s likely inadequate left anti-torque control pedal input during initial liftoff.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotCapability exceededIncorrect use/operation