N8555KROBINSON R-22 ALPHA 1991-02-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON R-22 ALPHA S/N: 0446

Summary

On February 02, 1991, a Robinson R-22 ALPHA (N8555K) was involved in an incident near Coram, NY. 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: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM AND MISJUDGING THE HEIGHT OF THE FLARE DURING A PRECAUTIONARY AUTOROTATIVE LANDING, RESULTING IN A ROLL OVER DURING THE LANDING FLARE TOUCHDOWN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA071. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8555K.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 2, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA071
Location
CORAM, NY
Event ID
20001212X16501
Coordinates
40.870002, -73.000091
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM AND MISJUDGING THE HEIGHT OF THE FLARE DURING A PRECAUTIONARY AUTOROTATIVE LANDING, RESULTING IN A ROLL OVER DURING THE LANDING FLARE TOUCHDOWN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0446
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R-22 ALPHA R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SUFFOLK HELICOPTERS INC
Address
2065 SMITHTOWN AVE C/O AM HEL COR
Status
Deregistered
City
RONKONKOMA
State / Zip Code
NY 11779
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# NYC91LA071