N4071J

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON R-22B S/N: 1443

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 4, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA168
Location
CARLSBAD, CA
Event ID
20001211X14451
Coordinates
33.129039, -117.299919
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, HIS FAILURE TO ARREST THE DESCENT RATE IN A TIMELY FASHION, AND THE SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO PRACTICE AUTOROTATIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4071J
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
1443
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R-22B R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA168