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N1565B accident description

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Crash location 28.514722°N, 80.799166°W
Nearest city Titusville, FL
28.612219°N, 80.807554°W
6.8 miles away
Tail number N1565B
Accident date 13 Jun 2009
Aircraft type Schweizer 269C-1
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The certificated private rotorcraft pilot stated that the purpose of his flight was to practice flight maneuvers. He said that he was at a 3-foot hover when the right, rear skid made contact with the ground. The helicopter suddenly rolled onto its right side and sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor gearbox. The pilot did not report any mechanical or flight control anomalies. Winds about the time of the accident were from 250 degrees at 5 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover, resulting in a rollover.

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