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N298SD accident description

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Crash location 39.846389°N, 82.607500°W
Nearest city Baltimore, OH
39.845342°N, 82.600718°W
0.4 miles away
Tail number N298SD
Accident date 30 May 2009
Aircraft type Hughes 369A
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot attempted a practice 180-degree autorotation to a grass airstrip during a personal flight. The helicopter overshot the grass airstrip and touched down in an area of uncut grass that contained a tractor tire rut. During touchdown, the helicopter turned sharply to the left and then snap rolled to the right when the landing gear skid contacted the tire rut. The helicopter sustained damage to the tail boom and rotor blades resulting in substantial damage. The commercial pilot and passenger were uninjured.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his decision not to perform a go-around.

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