ROBINSON R22
West Palm Beach, FL, January 26, 2021
Event Information
| Date | January 26, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.59306, -80.08507 |
| Airport | Palm Beach County Park Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA117 |
| Event ID | 20210128102569 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON |
| Model | R22 |
| Registration # | N474AT |
| Operator | Palm Beach Helicopters |
| Owner | AIRMEN TESTING & TRAINING INC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The examiner’s failure to arrest the helicopter descent during a simulated engine failure maneuver and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.