ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22
Spanish Fork, UT, May 15, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Spanish Fork, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.07911, -111.86675 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA191 |
| Event ID | 20230515174533 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R22 |
| Registration # | N227WM |
| Operator | Utah Helicopter |
| Owner | Utah Helicopter |
| 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 instructor pilot’s improper landing flare during a straight-in autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.