ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22
Phoenix, AZ — April 7, 2022
Event Information
| Date | April 7, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA146 |
| Event ID | 20220407104908 |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.30782, -111.65545 |
| Airport | Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R22 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
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.