ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Salt Lake City, UT — April 16, 2022
Event Information
| Date | April 16, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA157 |
| Event ID | 20220418104961 |
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.61956, -111.99288 |
| Airport | South Valley Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and terrain clearance while hovering, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action 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.