ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA
Ronkonkoma, NY — October 28, 2023
Event Information
| Date | October 28, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA028 |
| Event ID | 20231031193332 |
| Location | Ronkonkoma, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.79614, -73.10067 |
| Airport | Long Island Mac Arthur Airport |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s abrupt control input and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
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.