ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22

Kapolei, HI, November 11, 2022

Event Information

DateNovember 11, 2022
Event TypeACC
LocationKapolei, HI
CountryUSA
Coordinates21.31020, -158.07610
AirportKALAELOA (JOHN RODGERS FLD)
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberWPR23LA043
Event ID20221122106351

Aircraft

MakeROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
ModelR22
Registration #N948WB
OperatorHawaii Pacific Aviation
OwnerHawaii Pacific Aviation
CategoryHELI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot receiving instruction’s rapid reduction in throttle during hover autorotation training which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the ground.

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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