Robinson R22 BETA N220PE

Summary

On 25 May 2010 at about 17:30 local time, a Robinson R22 BETA registered N220PE, operated by Hawaii Pacific Aviation Inc, was involved in an accident near Kona, Hawaii, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

25 May 2010 at 17:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Kona, Hawaii, United States

Nearest airport

Kona International (PHKO)

Coordinates

19.7389, -156.0456

Aircraft

Robinson R22 BETA

Registration

N220PE

Category

Helicopter

Engines

1

Operator

Hawaii Pacific Aviation Inc

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Instructional

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Kona → Kona

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR10CA262

Nobody was injured.

The student pilot's improper use of the anti-torque controls and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The accident occurred during the student helicopter pilot’s second solo flight when he attempted to take off. Both the student pilot and his flight instructor, who witnessed the accident, reported that the student pilot applied too much left anti-torque pedal as the collective was raised for the takeoff. The helicopter slid to the left off of the landing pad, then spun to the left with its skids on the ground three times before lifting about two feet into the air and spinning left three more times. The student pilot said that he attempted to reduce collective, but the right skid contacted the ground and the helicopter rolled over onto its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the cabin and tail. The student pilot said that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.