N2645WROBINSON R-22 BETA 1992-03-07 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

ROBINSON R-22 BETA S/N: 0798

Summary

On March 07, 1992, a Robinson R-22 BETA (N2645W) was involved in an accident near Oxbow, OR. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER VISUAL LOOKOUT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN OPERATING AT LOW ALTITUDE ALONG THE RIVER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA055. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2645W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 7, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA055
Location
OXBOW, OR
Event ID
20001211X14348
Coordinates
44.989910, -116.870521
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER VISUAL LOOKOUT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN OPERATING AT LOW ALTITUDE ALONG THE RIVER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0798
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R-22 BETA R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HELICOLOR INC
Address
4350 SE KING RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MILWAUKIE
State / Zip Code
OR 97222
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# SEA92LA055