ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22
Fallston, MD, March 1, 2022
Event Information
| Date | March 1, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fallston, MD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.50132, -76.41134 |
| Airport | Fallston Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA140 |
| Event ID | 20220301104715 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R22 |
| Registration # | N786SH |
| Operator | Middle River Flight Center |
| Owner | SPITZER HELICOPTER LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's unstabilized hover, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student and his delayed remedial action.
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.