N14NHROBINSON R-22B 1993-05-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON R-22B S/N: 1488

Summary

On May 13, 1993, a Robinson R-22B (N14NH) was involved in an incident near Cody, WY. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE HOVERING. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE IMPROPER DECISION BY THE PILOT, IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT SELECTION, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND WIND GUSTS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA93LA107. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N14NH.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 13, 1993
NTSB Number
SEA93LA107
Location
CODY, WY
Event ID
20001211X12474
Coordinates
44.510337, -109.050704
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE HOVERING. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE IMPROPER DECISION BY THE PILOT, IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT SELECTION, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND WIND GUSTS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
1488
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R-22B R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AIR PHOTO INC
Address
22002 64TH AVE WEST STE M2
Status
Deregistered
City
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE
State / Zip Code
WA 98043
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# SEA93LA107