ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA
Springfield, MO — December 21, 2024
Event Information
| Date | December 21, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA063 |
| Event ID | 20241223199464 |
| Location | Springfield, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.00000, -93.00000 |
| Airport | Downtown Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R22 BETA |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while turning on the blower fan switch after landing that resulted in a dynamic rollover sequence.
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.