N786SH is a 2004 Robinson Helicopter R22. It is a rotorcraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming O-360 series rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Woodland Hills, CA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 2004. It has been registered to its current owner since Apr 2015. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 22 years old
2015
2004
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The flight instructor and his student were performing maneuvers as part of a flight lesson. About 40 minutes into the flight, while attempting a left pedal turn, the helicopter descended just enough to touch the left rear skid, which surprised the student, who then added right lateral cyclic control. The helicopter’s right skid dug in the ground, and the helicopter rolled over on to its right side, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and main rotor blades.
The helicopter manufacturer’s flight maneuvers guide advised that a 5-foot hover should be used for all taxi and hover operations, and a minimum 5-foot hover was the policy of the flight school.
After the accident, the flight school had discussions with all their helicopter instructors to emphasize the need to maintain proper height above the ground, the need to closely guard the controls while instructing, and the need for improved awareness of the capabilities and experience of the students.
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