N2503AROBINSON R-22 1991-03-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON R-22 S/N: 595

Summary

On March 24, 1991, a Robinson R-22 (N2503A) was involved in an incident near Augusta, KS. 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: AN IMPROPER AUTOROTATION WAS PERFORMED BY THE DUAL STUDENT AND REMEDIAL ACTION WAS DELAYED BY THE CFI. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND ROTOR RPM.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA113. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2503A.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 24, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA113
Location
AUGUSTA, KS
Event ID
20001212X16575
Coordinates
37.689964, -96.970916
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN IMPROPER AUTOROTATION WAS PERFORMED BY THE DUAL STUDENT AND REMEDIAL ACTION WAS DELAYED BY THE CFI. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND ROTOR RPM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
595
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R-22 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# CHI91LA113