ROBINSON HELICOPTER R-22 BETA
Nashville, TN, September 29, 2022
Event Information
| Date | September 29, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Nashville, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.18302, -86.88650 |
| Airport | JOHN C TUNE |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA431 |
| Event ID | 20220929106021 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R-22 BETA |
| Registration # | N622MP |
| Operator | Helistar Aviation |
| 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 | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering in crosswind conditions resulting in the student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter, impact with terrain, and 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.