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Accident · No damage

FAA accident report · Skrsky S-55 · Orlando, FL · June 25, 2002

Date: June 25, 2002 · 12:36 local
Place: Orlando, FL
Airport: Orlando Sanford Airport
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: No damage
Aircraft: N2300Z
NTSB investigation: NTSBATL02LA130
Reported as: Skrsky S55

N2300ZRegistered now · Sikorsky S-55S/N 55750 · Built 1954 Airframe modelSikorsky S-55 Engine modelAiResearch TSE331 seriesTurbo-shaft

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What happened

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(-23) On the ground, while in the process of engaging the hydrometrical clutch at approximately 110 rotor RPM, there was a loud bang. The cyclic stick was pulled out of my hand, the helicopter wobbled a few times and rolled over on the port side.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) ON THE GROUND, WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF ENGAGING THE HYDROMETRICAL CLUTCH AT APPROXIMATELY 110 ROTOR RPM, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG. THE CYCLIC STICK WAS PULLED OUT OF MY HAND, THE HELICOPTER WOBBLED A FEW TIMES AND ROLLED OVER ON THE PORT SIDE.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB ATL02LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOrlando, FLFailure of the cyclic lateral control rod end bearing, and subsequent dynamic rollover.Jun 25, 2002 · Substantial damage