Final 1 minor Dec 21, 2024

N3104U accident at Springfield, MO

Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA — Loss of control on ground at 3DW (Springfield, MO)

DateDec 21, 2024
Tail numberN3104U
AircraftRobinson R22 BETA · Robinson R22 · R22
Location3DW — Springfield, MO
Phase of flightStanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseCEN25LA063

Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while turning on the blower fan switch after landing that resulted in a dynamic rollover sequence.

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