N4030AROBINSON R-22B 1991-04-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

ROBINSON R-22B S/N: 1537

Summary

On April 15, 1991, a Robinson R-22B (N4030A) was involved in an accident near Piru, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 1) THE PILOT FAILING TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT, AND 2) INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH UNMARKED TRANSMISSION WIRES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA179. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4030A.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 15, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA179
Location
PIRU, CA
Event ID
20001212X16819
Coordinates
34.430515, -118.749305
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

1) THE PILOT FAILING TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT, AND 2) INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH UNMARKED TRANSMISSION WIRES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
1537
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R-22B R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KLEIN RAY DBA
Address
4542 KATHERINE AVENUE
Status
Deregistered
City
SHERMAN OAKS
State / Zip Code
CA 91423
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# LAX91LA179