ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA
Taylor, TX — August 3, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 3, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA302 |
| Event ID | 20250804200693 |
| Location | Taylor, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.57264, -97.44319 |
| Airport | Taylor Municipal Airport |
| 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 | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action which resulted in a skid contacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s improper judgement to allow the student pilot to manipulate the flight controls at a low altitude/hover.
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.