ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22
Kapolei, HI, November 11, 2022
Event Information
| Date | November 11, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Kapolei, HI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 21.31020, -158.07610 |
| Airport | KALAELOA (JOHN RODGERS FLD) |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA043 |
| Event ID | 20221122106351 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R22 |
| Registration # | N948WB |
| Operator | Hawaii Pacific Aviation |
| Owner | Hawaii Pacific Aviation |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.