MINR · Schweizer 300C · 2006-07-12 · Titusville, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC06CA090
Event ID
20060906X01295
Type
Accident
Date
2006-07-12
Location
Titusville, FL, USA
Coordinates
28.535554, -80.901664
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
300C
Registration
N1831A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the certificated flight instructor (CFI) to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the dual student's improper use of the cyclic trim.