ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA
Emmett, ID — July 8, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 8, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA265 |
| Event ID | 20230710192583 |
| Location | Emmett, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.79444, -116.54444 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R22 BETA |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during a simulated turning 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.