ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA

Emmett, ID — July 8, 2023

Event Information

DateJuly 8, 2023
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR23LA265
Event ID20230710192583
LocationEmmett, ID
CountryUSA
Coordinates43.79444, -116.54444
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeROBINSON HELICOPTER
ModelR22 BETA
CategoryHELI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
None0
Total Injured2

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.

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