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| Date: | Saturday 22 September 2007 |
| Time: | 16:10 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 II |
| Owner/operator: | Fly-n-dollar Helicopter Service LLC |
| Registration: | N3184T |
| MSN: | 11562 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2006 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 49 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Nashville, Tennessee -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Nashville International Airport, TN (BNA/KBNA) |
| Nashville International Airport, TN (BNA/KBNA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While student pilot was preparing for his first solo flight in the Robinson R44 II, he began the sprag clutch check and "split the needles," then released the throttle to proceed with the checklist. The governor then "kicked in", the rpm increased to 102 percent, and the helicopter began to spin on the pavement. The pilot-side skid snagged a crack on the pavement, collapsed, and the rotor and tail boom then struck the ground. The student pilot stated he never applied, unlocked, or released the collective. Examination of the flight controls by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any abnormalities.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC07CA236
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Sep-2022 13:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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