ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22
Hawley, TX, April 5, 2022
Event Information
| Date | April 5, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hawley, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.60994, -99.78573 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA167 |
| Event ID | 20220405104888 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R22 |
| Registration # | N999FR |
| Owner | WHEATLY ANDY |
| 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 poor decision to exit the helicopter with the engine and main rotor still operating.
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.