ASRS 2051519
ACN 2051519 · 2023-11 · Small Aircraft
GA pilot reported a NMAC at SHN non-towered airport. The student states the other non communicating aircraft, a helicopter, cut off the student's final approach.
Pilot narrative
Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ,
X, Y.
When entering 45 for Runway 23, visually spotted the helicopter sitting on Runway 23, we self announced on a 5 mile 45, flew the downwind which is approximately when they took off, and we turned base announcing each leg, when on short final, we announced final and approximately 15 seconds after the helicopter cut us off from our left crossing approximately 150-200 ft. in front of us, at which point we made the decision to go around, and left the area.
NASA classification · Anomalies
- Conflict
- Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural
NASA classification · Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Human Factors
- Primary Problem
- Human Factors
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