Summary
On July 25, 1992, a Robinson R22A (N8557Y) was involved in an incident near Sanford, ME. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TO EXECUTE A LANDING.
This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA117. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8557Y.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 25, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA117
Location
SANFORD, ME
Event ID
20001211X15084
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TO EXECUTE A LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
RAINVILLE ELMO J
Address
BASIN LANE PO BOX 188
Status
Deregistered
City
CENTER BARNSTEAD
State / Zip Code
NH 03225
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# BFO92LA117