N2589XROBINSON R-22 1992-04-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

ROBINSON R-22 S/N: 667M

Summary

On April 22, 1992, a Robinson R-22 (N2589X) was involved in an accident near Atlanta, GA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER (WIND CONDITION), AND THE INFLIGHT DECISION TO HOVER WITH GUSTING TAILWINDS, WHICH RESULTED IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS GUSTING TAILWINDS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92FA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2589X.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 22, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92FA085
Location
ATLANTA, GA
Event ID
20001211X14366
Coordinates
33.750743, -84.390014
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER (WIND CONDITION), AND THE INFLIGHT DECISION TO HOVER WITH GUSTING TAILWINDS, WHICH RESULTED IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS GUSTING TAILWINDS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
667M
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R-22 R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CARROLL RONALD E
Address
4236 WALNUT CIRCLE
Status
Deregistered
City
FLOWERY BRANCH
State / Zip Code
GA 30542
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# ATL92FA085