# NTSB CEN24LA097: Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta, N8350M, Kenosha, WI, January 21, 2024 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report - Date: January 21, 2024, 12:30 local (18:30 UTC) - Place: Kenosha, WI · on tarmac adjacent to a hangar - Coordinates: 42.597337, -87.928022 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.5973&lon=-87.9280&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-aborted after touchdown: Abrupt maneuver](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/270) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious - Status: Completed - Report: Approved by Office Director - Investigation class: Class 4 - Basic report with no Prelim publish - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 193692 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN24LA097 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/193692/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=193692 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA097 ## Probable cause The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: pitch control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062022): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062022/cases.md?model=7640110), [All aircraft, 526 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062022/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: yaw control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062024): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, 11 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062024/cases.md?model=7640110), [All aircraft, 149 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062024/cases.md) - [Action: incorrect action selection](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041010): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041010/cases.md?model=7640110), [All aircraft, 397 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041010/cases.md) - [Physical workspace: positioning/available space](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03041010): Environmental issues › Task environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03041010/cases.md?model=7640110), [All aircraft, 11 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03041010/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-aborted after touchdown: Abrupt maneuver](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/270) (defining event); cases with it: [Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, 11 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/270/sequence.md?model=7640110), [All aircraft, 346 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/270/sequence.md) - [Landing: Landing area undershoot](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/370); cases with it: [Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/370/sequence.md?model=7640110), [All aircraft, 201 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/370/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that he was not satisfied with the helicopter’s alignment on the mobile helipad during landing and elected to complete a second attempt. During the second landing, he lost control of the helicopter as it settled onto the helipad. The helicopter ascended, rolled to the right, and then impacted the ground on its skids which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, main rotor blades, and tailrotor blades. There were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N8350M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8350M), registered now, S/N 2665, built 1997 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA - Registry model: [Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA](https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r22-beta) (registry code 7640110) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Helicopter - Serial number: 2665 - Year built: 1997 - Airframe hours: 5998.28 - Engines: Lycoming O-360-J2A 131 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Vortex Leasing LLC - Registered owner: Vortex Leasing LLC - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, September 26, 2023 - Departed: WI85, Janesville, WI - Destination: Same as departure - Airport: ENW, Kenosha Regional Airport - Equipment: ADS-B ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 51; injuries: serious; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; last flight review May 6, 2023; seat: right; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 1,448 total, 162 in this make and model, 1,396 as pilot in command, 12 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 220° at 12 knots, gusting 22 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 19 °F, dew point 3 °F - Altimeter: 30.47 inHg - Observed at: KENW - METAR: KENW 211853Z 22012G22KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP335 T10721161 ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20240121003699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240121003699A), Jan 21, 2024: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, Kenosha, WI, Substantial damage. The helicopter pilot touched down too FAR aft over the cart/pad during landing causing the aircraft to slide backwards off the cart. The pilot then reacted… ## Docket (3 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on October 22, 2024, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=193692. 2.2 MB in all. - NTSB 6120 1 form (item 1, PDF, 11 pages, 1.8 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=17628962&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=NTSB%206120%201%20Form_Redacted-Rel.pdf - Photo array (item 2, PDF, 3 pages, 370 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=17628478&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Photo%20Array-Rel.pdf - Mor pilot video summary (item 3, PDF, 1 page, 68 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=17628699&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=MOR%20Pilot%20Video%20Summary-Rel.pdf From the NTSB's public API. 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