N8069X

Destroyed
Fatal

ROBINSON R22-B S/N: 1364

Summary

On September 30, 1992, a Robinson R22-B (N8069X) was involved in an accident near Martinez, CA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN UNDETERMINED DIVERGENCE OF THE MAIN ROTOR FROM ITS NORMAL PLANE OF ROTATION WHICH RESULTED IN ROTOR CONTACT TO THE FUSELAGE AND PASSENGER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92FA410. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8069X.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 30, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92FA410
Location
MARTINEZ, CA
Event ID
20001211X15708
Coordinates
37.979713, -122.150581
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN UNDETERMINED DIVERGENCE OF THE MAIN ROTOR FROM ITS NORMAL PLANE OF ROTATION WHICH RESULTED IN ROTOR CONTACT TO THE FUSELAGE AND PASSENGER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
1364
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R22-B R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
P J MACLELLAN LTD
Address
81 JOHN GLENN DR
Status
Deregistered
City
CONCORD
State / Zip Code
CA 94520
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# LAX92FA410