N2631VROBINSON R-22 BETA 1991-03-31 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

ROBINSON R-22 BETA S/N: 0776

Summary

On March 31, 1991, a Robinson R-22 BETA (N2631V) was involved in an accident near Seattle, WA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT BY THE PILOT DUE TO HIS IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PREPARATION IN FAILING TO SECURE CARGO WHICH SHIFTED IN FLIGHT AND INTERFERED WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE CYCLIC CONTROL STICK.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91FA075. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2631V.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 31, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91FA075
Location
SEATTLE, WA
Event ID
20001212X16696
Coordinates
47.539482, -122.310264
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT BY THE PILOT DUE TO HIS IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PREPARATION IN FAILING TO SECURE CARGO WHICH SHIFTED IN FLIGHT AND INTERFERED WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE CYCLIC CONTROL STICK.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0776
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R-22 BETA R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WALLING KAREN
Address
4163 BEACH DR SW 401
Status
Deregistered
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98116
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# SEA91FA075