ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA
Sevierville, TN — August 9, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 9, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA358 |
| Event ID | 20230810192839 |
| Location | Sevierville, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.85823, -83.53003 |
| Airport | Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airpor |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s improper flight control inputs during the practice hovering autorotation that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
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.