ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22

Fallston, MD — March 1, 2022

Event Information

DateMarch 1, 2022
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA22LA140
Event ID20220301104715
LocationFallston, MD
CountryUSA
Coordinates39.50132, -76.41134
AirportFallston Airport
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
ModelR22
CategoryHELI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None1
Total Injured1

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.

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