N2645W

Destroyed
Fatal

ROBINSON R-22 BETA S/N: 0798

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 7, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA055
Location
OXBOW, OR
Event ID
20001211X14348
Coordinates
44.989910, -116.870521
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
N2645W
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