ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 198679
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| Date: | Thursday 15 December 2016 |
| Time: | 10:30 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N835AK |
| MSN: | 1221 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2002 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 806 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-F1B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Separ, NM -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Las Cruces, NM (LRU) |
| Separ, NM | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The helicopter pilot reported that, during approach to land at a trading post, he circled the landing area multiple times to search for obstructions. He further reported that, while on final about 20 to 25 ft above the ground, he noticed multiple electrical wires in front of the helicopter. He lowered the collective to avoid the wires, and the helicopter landed hard.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid electrical wires during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Aug-2017 13:57 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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