This accident review goes beyond the probable cause to connect the facts with practical training and safety resources that can help prevent similar accidents. Using photos and video from the accident investigation, along with graphics and animations to help paint the picture, we take a deeper look at the issues and the lessons we can all learn from.Topics include:• Pilot and aircraft background• Weather and performance considerations• ADS-B flight track analysis• USHST helicopter accident statistics• Reference to Robinson Safety Notices • Distraction and pilot priorities• Energy management• Load factor and reduced lift• Use of aft cyclic with Low RPM • Practical lessons & take-awaysPrefer watching? See if your podcast player has video or watch on YouTube: tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-PodcastSend us feedback and questions: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/ContactTimestamps: 00:00 START01:27 Introduction to the accident01:45 Pilot details02:41 Robinson Safety Notice SN-3403:44 Aircraft details04:45 Estimated gross weight and performance05:00 Weather details06:02 Purpose of flight06:39 USHST helicopter accident statistics06:54 Robinson Safety Notice SN-3407:53 Accident sequence08:39 ADS-B flight track09:30 NTSB Class 4 explanation09:50 Accident findings10:09 Probable cause10:39 Lessons learned11:02 Distraction11:27 Robinson Safety Notice SN-3411:50 Pilot priorities12:09 Energy management13:16 Load factor and reduced lift13:59 Exceeding engine power available14:40 Low rotor RPM15:05 Robinson Safety Notice SN-1015:30 The power of aft cyclic16:08 Low RPM with no aft cyclic16:40 How SN-10 matches the final seconds of the accident17:40 Summary and key takeaways17:53 OUTROShow Links: NTSB Final Report CEN26LA168 - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-CEN26LA168NTSB Investigation Classification - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-ClassificationUSHST 2017 Accident Study - https://tinyurl.com/USHST-2013-StudyR44 Low RPM Incident Video - https://youtu.be/fe2CN0SIwTkDangerous Student Errors Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8xtPILNIljCuCGUKfDQyf2kaQuKFOoCRobinson Safety Notices & POH - https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNsFound On Preflight Safety Initiate - https://foundonpreflight.com/Book a Discovery Flight - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-DiscoRecommended Books - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-BooksEssential Pilot Supplies - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-SuppliesHelicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) 10% Discount use “HTV10” at Checkout - http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscountSupport Us: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/supportWhere to Find Us: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com Facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast x.com/HeliTrainingPod Instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcastMUSIC: Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan: wintergatan.netDisclaimer: Be smart, and for official guidance, always consult your CFI!Copyright © Helicopter Training Videos
The focus of this episode is my FAA Safety Team webinar on High Density Altitude Helicopter Operations, originally presented live for the Helicopter Pilot Study Group (https://discord.gg/ZQqZmp3gfB). For this video version, I've included additional graphics and video clips to help illustrate some of the concepts.Topics include preflight planning and performance, dust devils, autorotations, off-airport operations, exhaust fire risks, brownout awareness, cooldown procedures and more!Prefer watching? See if your podcast player has video or watch on YouTube: tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-PodcastSend us feedback and questions: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/ContactTimestamps: 00:00 START03:24 Rotorcraft Collective03:58 Members-only videos06:27 Introduction to Study Group10:43 Preflight planning28:31 R44 starting tips36:04 Dust devils NTSB safety alert39:50 R44 overspeed scenario43:36 R44 flight considerations45:00 Autorotations57:27 Off airports1:04:35 Exhaust fire risk1:06:30 Brownouts1:09:36 Governor off & low RPM1:11:20 Low -G recovery training1:13:13 Cooldown & postflight1:15:00 Questions and discussion1:42:25 Rebekah's listener feedbackShow Links: Dangerous Student Errors Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8xtPILNIljCuCGUKfDQyf2kaQuKFOoCLow-G Recovery Flight Training - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ8SAnwxD6I&t=546sFollow Student Pilot from Day 1 to Checkride - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8xtPILNIlijS0y2OG100r5D1nZcYbNMSFAR 73 Changes Video - https://youtu.be/i2CT4P76Cqo?si=G_SJ89eCrNpLNqgpHelicopter Training Flight #31 Pinnacles - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5wubZTE7sgHelicopter Pilot Study Group - https://discord.gg/ZQqZmp3gfBRotorcraft Collective Videos - https://bit.ly/ushst025Robinson Safety Notices & POH - https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNsFound On Preflight Safety Initiate - https://foundonpreflight.com/Ultimate R22 Preflight Guide - https://tinyurl.com/R22-Preflight-GuideSmoke Forecast - https://www.weather.gov/fire/VAI Land & Live! - https://verticalavi.org/safety/vai-land-live-program/CDC Aircrew Increased Cancer Risks - https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/aviation/prevention/aircrew-cancer.htmlNTSB Safety Alert - Dust Devils - https://www.ntsb.gov/Advocacy/safety-alerts/Pages/SA-088.aspxATSB R44 Grass Fire - https://www.atsb.gov.au/occurrence-briefs/ab-2022-004Instagram @claywebster_heli - https://www.instagram.com/p/DATYlx-pX3u/Military Brownout Mishap Assessment - https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD1123124.pdfTower Tech Mobile ATC Towers - http://www.twrtech.com/911 Tactical Medicine Brownout Video - https://youtu.be/5yanHiNMm7s?si=rzR5A1qkMzfvVSNMRebekah’s Happy Warriors YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@happywarriors777Book a Discovery Flight - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-DiscoRecommended Books - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-BooksEssential Pilot Supplies - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-SuppliesHelicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) 10% Discount use “HTV10” at Checkout - http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscountSupport Us: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/supportWhere to Find Us: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com Facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast x.com/HeliTrainingPod Instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcastMUSIC: Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan: wintergatan.netDisclaimer: Be smart, and for official guidance, always consult your CFI!Copyright © Helicopter Training Videos
This is the final part in a 3-part series where I join Max Trescott on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast to discuss some of the dangerous student errors in helicopter training and how instructors can prevent mistakes from becoming accidents. Check out part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STOPdnUg4zQ and part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2d-dciQFTo if you missed those.This episode covers more maneuver-specific guidance and accident reviews:AutorotationsSimulated Engine FailuresOff-Airport OperationsFor this video version, I’ve added graphics and short clips to make the discussion clearer for visual learners. I also reference recent training accidents to highlight why these techniques are so important.Prefer watching? See if your podcast player has video or watch on YouTube: tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-PodcastSend us feedback and questions: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/ContactTimestamps: 00:00 START00:31 Episode 4 - Dangerous Student Errors Part 201:01 Episode 3 - Dangerous Student Errors Part 101:44 Episode 2 - How to Hover a Helicopter02:10 Episode 1 - How to Become a Helicopter Pilot02:42 Flights school catch-up04:16 Robinson service letter updates05:53 Rotorcraft Collective06:07 HTV members only R66 accident video06:22 Supporter thanks & how to support the show07:05 Found On Preflight08:22 Part 3 of Dangerous Student Errors with Max Trescott10:59 Autorotations19:10 Autorotation entry28:55 Autorotation glide38:37 Autorotation accidents42:38 Autorotation flare51:01 PAVE brief52:57 Simulated Engine Failures1:00:27 Off-Airport Operations1:10:01 Off-airport accident1:13:30 Send your feedback1:13:53 Next Episode - Autorotations 1:14:15 Found On Preflight1:14:23 OutroShow Links: Episode 1 - How to Become a Helicopter Pilot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR1NJ_OmLnE&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITSEpisode 2 - How to Hover a Helicopter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kre64Yyuop0&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITSEpisode 3 - Dangerous Student Errors Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STOPdnUg4zQ&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITSEpisode 4 - Dangerous Student Errors Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2d-dciQFTo&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITSRobinson Safety Notice Update Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIptsjOjy8YRotorcraft Collective - https://bit.ly/ushst025Rotary Wing Show Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/RWS-EP119Aviation News Talk Podcast - https://aviationnewstalk.comNTSB News Talk - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-News-TalkUAV News Talk - https://tinyurl.com/UAV-news-talkMax’s Garmin Books - https://g1000book.comRobinson Safety Notices & Service Letters - https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNsFAA AC 61-140 Autorotation Training - https://tinyurl.com/AC-61-140Autorotation Accident - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-CEN22LA402Off Airport Low RPM Accident - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR23LA147Found On Preflight - https://foundonpreflight.com/Ultimate R22 Preflight Guide - https://tinyurl.com/R22-Preflight-GuideHover Auto Accident - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR23LA043Book a Discovery Flight - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-DiscoRecommended Books - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-BooksEssential Pilot Supplies - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-SuppliesHelicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) 10% Discount use “HTV10” at Checkout - http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscountSupport Us: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/supportWhere to Find Us: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com Facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast x.com/HeliTrainingPod Instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcastMUSIC: Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan: wintergatan.netDisclaimer: Be smart, and for official guidance, always consult your CFI!Copyright © Helicopter Training Videos
This is the second in a 3-part series where I join Max Trescott on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast to discuss some of the dangerous student errors in helicopter training and how instructors can prevent mistakes from becoming accidents. Check out part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STOPdnUg4zQ&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITS if you missed it.This episode covers more maneuver-specific guidance and accident reviews:• Quick Stops / Rapid Decelerations• Vortex Ring State (VRS)• Hover AutosFor this video version, I’ve added graphics and short clips to make the discussion clearer for visual learners. I also reference recent training accidents to highlight why these techniques are so important.Prefer watching? See if your podcast player has video or watch on YouTube: tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-PodcastSend us feedback and questions: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/ContactTimestamps: 00:00 START00:31 Episode 3 - Dangerous Student Errors Part 101:12 Episode 2 - How to Hover a Helicopter01:33 Episode 1 - How to Become a Helicopter Pilot02:01 Flights school catch-up02:43 Rotorcraft Collective03:01 COCC Aviation Club03:44 Robinson Safety Notice Update Video04:18 Feedback from David06:02 Supporting the show07:02 Part 2 of Dangerous Student Errors with Max Trescott09:03 Rapid Decelerations / Quick Stop24:45 Rapid Decelerations / Quick Stop Accidents28:26 Vortex Ring State (VRS)50:02 Vortex Ring State (VRS) Accident53:44 Hover autos1:04:00 Hover auto accident1:17:07 Wrap up with Max1:13:36 Send your feedback1:14:06 Next Episode - Dangerous Student Errors Part 31:14:19 OutroShow Links: Episode 1 - How to Become a Helicopter Pilot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR1NJ_OmLnE&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITSEpisode 2 - How to Hover a Helicopter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kre64Yyuop0&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITSEpisode 3 - Dangerous Student Errors Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STOPdnUg4zQ&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITSRobinson Safety Notice Update Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIptsjOjy8YRotorcraft Collective - https://bit.ly/ushst025Rotary Wing Show Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/RWS-EP119Aviation News Talk Podcast - https://aviationnewstalk.comNTSB News Talk - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-News-TalkUAV News Talk - https://tinyurl.com/UAV-news-talkMax’s Garmin Books - https://g1000book.comRobinson Safety Notices - https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNsR44 Tail Stinger Strike - https://youtu.be/wyZ2ixFWKmQR44 Rollover During Hover Training - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR22LA220AOPA President Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_2lI2UrZC4Vietnam Dust Off Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnTAGMOfUDkArt Whitten Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd6jAgLA_zYSchweizer Solo Tail Strike Accident - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-GAA18CA539Non-Standard Quick Stop Accident - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-ERA21LA252Bell 429 VRS Accident - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-ERA22FA207Hover Auto Accident - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR23LA043Book a Discovery Flight - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-DiscoRecommended Books - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-BooksEssential Pilot Supplies - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-SuppliesHelicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) 10% Discount use “HTV10” at Checkout - http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscountSupport Us: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/supportWhere to Find Us: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com Facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast x.com/HeliTrainingPod Instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcastMUSIC: Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan: wintergatan.netDisclaimer: Be smart, and for official guidance, always consult your CFI!Copyright © Helicopter Training Videos
This is the first in a 3-part series where I join Max Trescott on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast to discuss some of the most dangerous student errors in helicopter training and how instructors can prevent mistakes from becoming accidents.We cover general instructor considerations:Guarding and blocking techniques for each control“Ghosting” maneuversWhen to take the controlsHow to respond when a student freezes upManeuver-specific guidance includes:Pick up and set downSlopesHover trainingNormal and steep approachesRunning landingsShutdownsFor this video version, I’ve added graphics and short clips to make the discussion clearer for visual learners. I also reference recent training accidents to highlight why these techniques are so important.Prefer watching? See if your podcast player has video or watch on YouTube: tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-PodcastSend us feedback and questions: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/ContactTimestamps: 00:00 START00:32 Episode 2 - How to Hover a Helicopter00:53 Episode 3 - How to Become a Helicopter Pilot01:23 Catch-up - New hire training02:05 Rotorcraft Collective02:30 Robinson Fly-In @ JTH in McMinnville, OR03:09 Feedback from Bek05:56 Supporting the show06:29 Part 1 of Dangerous Student Errors with Max Trescott08:08 Introduction discussion with Max14:40 General guidance on guarding controls17:17 Guarding pedals19:20 Guarding collective19:56 Guarding throttle22:45 Guarding cyclic25:30 Ghosting the maneuver29:04 Student freezing up31:35 Pickup and set down student errors34:35 Pickup training accident36:45 Overspeeds during pickup40:38 Slope training errors44:26 Hovering training errors57:45 Running landing training errors1:05:30 Aborted running landing 1:09:33 Shutdown training errors1:00:32 Next Episode - Autorotations1:12:42 Wrap up with Max & Next Episode1:17:11 Send your Feedback & OutroShow Links: Rotorcraft Collective - https://bit.ly/ushst025Rotary Wing Show Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/RWS-EP119Aviation News Talk Podcast - https://aviationnewstalk.comNTSB News Talk - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-News-TalkUAV News Talk - https://tinyurl.com/UAV-news-talkMax’s Garmin Books - https://g1000book.comFAA Safety Team - https://www.faasafety.govJerry Trimble Helicopters - https://www.jerrytrimblehelicopters.comEvergreen Aviation & Space Museum - https://www.evergreenmuseum.orgWings & Waves Water Park - https://www.wingsandwaveswaterpark.comRobinson Safety Notices - https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNsR44 Tail Stinger Strike - https://youtu.be/wyZ2ixFWKmQR44 Rollover During Hover Training - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR22LA220R22 LTE on Normal Approach - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-GAA17CA376R22 Running Landing Rollover - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-ERA14CA102Book a Discovery Flight - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-DiscoRecommended Books - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-BooksEssential Pilot Supplies - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-SuppliesHelicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) 10% Discount use “HTV10” at Checkout - http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscountSupport Us: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/supportWhere to Find Us: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com Facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast x.com/HeliTrainingPod Instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcastMUSIC: Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan: wintergatan.netDisclaimer: Be smart, and for official guidance, always consult your CFI!Copyright © Helicopter Training Videos