N4081PROBINSON R-22B 1992-05-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON R-22B S/N: 1786

Summary

On May 04, 1992, a Robinson R-22B (N4081P) was involved in an incident near Sun Valley, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 1) FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE CFI AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE ON THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT, AND 2) THE CFI'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE LANDING FLARE TIMING DURING THE AUTO ROTATION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA199. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4081P.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 4, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA199
Location
SUN VALLEY, CA
Event ID
20001211X14679
Coordinates
34.230773, -118.339332
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

1) FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE CFI AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE ON THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT, AND 2) THE CFI'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE LANDING FLARE TIMING DURING THE AUTO ROTATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
1786
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R-22B R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BRILES WING AND HELICOPTER INC
Address
16800 ROSCOE BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
VAN NUYS
State / Zip Code
CA 91406
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# LAX92LA199