# NTSB NYC84LA076: Robinson R-22, N8431Y, Nashua, NH, January 27, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: January 27, 1984, 15:45 local (19:45 UTC)
- Place: Nashua, NH
- Location: 42.7491° N, 71.4905° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Nashua, NH, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.7491&lon=-71.4905&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 35493
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC84LA076
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/35493/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA076

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Roll over, takeoff
  - landing gear,skid assembly - movement restricted (contributing factor)
  - clearance - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
  - rotor system,main rotor blade - movement restricted (contributing factor)
  - throttle/power control - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE HELICOPTER LEFT SKID HOOKED ON THE GUARD RAIL AS TAKEOFF BEGAN FROM A TRAILER. AS THE PLT CONTINUED TO INCREASE POWER TO LIFT, THE ACFT ROLLED OVER AND THE MAIN ROTOR HIT THE HOOD OF THE TRACTOR.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N8431Y (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: ROBINSON R-22
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: 0367
- Airframe hours: 72
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 124 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: George Georges
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 1, 1983, 0 hours before
- Departed: NASHUA, NH

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 53; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: helicopter, airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: right; flight hours: 1,563 total, 213 in this make and model, 1,563 as pilot in command, 120 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 230° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 39 °F, dew point -0 °F

## 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 19840127024039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840127024039A), Jan 27, 1984: Robsin R22, Nashua, NH, Substantial damage. Shoe plate on left skid caught on a trailer pad as pilot tried to liftoff. Helicopter rolled off trailer.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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