NONE · SCHWEIZER 269C · 2016-07-16 · Calhoun, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA16LA261
Event ID
20160719X94831
Type
Accident
Date
2016-07-16
Location
Calhoun, GA, USA
Coordinates
34.455276, -84.939163
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
SCHWEIZER
Model
269C
Registration
N6148D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The helicopter owner’s failure to ensure the helicopter’s airworthiness and the inadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter's landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during throttle application. Contributing to the damage of the helicopter were the improper actions of the pilots after encountering ground resonance.