Summary
On October 18, 1993, a Robinson R-22 BETA (N192KC) was involved in an accident near Sunland, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The CFI's poor inflight planning/decision and failure to follow normal procedures. The tailwind was a factor in this accident.
On October 18, 1993, at 1430 Pacific daylight time, a Robinson R-22 Beta, N192KC, landed short of a mountain top while demonstrating a mountain top landing at Mount Haines, Angeles National Forest, about 10 miles north of Sunland, California. The pilots were conducting a local visual flight rules instructional flight. The helicopter, operated by Complete Aviation Services, Burbank, California, sustained substantial damage. The certificated airline transport pilot/certified flight instructor and the non-certificated student pilot received minor injuries. The flight originated at Burbank Airport, Burbank, California, at about 1230 hours.
The pilot stated that during the approach to the mountain top he encountered a wind shear condition which caused him to land short of the mountain top.
This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX94LA016. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N192KC.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the CFI's poor inflight planning/decision and failure to follow normal procedures. The tailwind was a factor in this accident.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On October 18, 1993, at 1430 Pacific daylight time, a Robinson R-22 Beta, N192KC, landed short of a mountain top while demonstrating a mountain top landing at Mount Haines, Angeles National Forest, about 10 miles north of Sunland, California. The pilots were conducting a local visual flight rules instructional flight. The helicopter, operated by Complete Aviation Services, Burbank, California, sustained substantial damage. The certificated airline transport pilot/certified flight instructor and the non-certificated student pilot received minor injuries. The flight originated at Burbank Airport, Burbank, California, at about 1230 hours.
The pilot stated that during the approach to the mountain top he encountered a wind shear condition which caused him to land short of the mountain top. After landing, the helicopter rolled over.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX94LA016