N2618Z

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON R22B S/N: 0721

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 27, 1993
NTSB Number
NYC93LA093
Location
MURRAYSVILLE, PA
Event ID
20001211X12236
Coordinates
40.459484, -79.669639
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM, WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING AND ROLLOVER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL HELICOPTER EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2618Z
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0721
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R22B R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AIRBURST HELICOPTERS INC
Address
624 ARKWOOD DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
BETHEL PARK
State / Zip Code
PA 15102
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC93LA093