Robinson R22
El Campo, TX — June 16, 2020
Event Information
| Date | June 16, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA230 |
| Event ID | 20200617X85704 |
| Location | El Campo, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.19056, -96.24917 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Robinson |
| Model | R22 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the rice vegetation, which resulted in the helicopter's impact with terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.