N496TP

Substantial
None

ROBINSON R-22B S/N: 1646

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 12, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA130
Location
ELLINGTON, CT
Event ID
20001212X17101
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND HIS INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WINDS, WHILE MANEUVERING CLOSE TO THE GROUND. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
1646
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
R-22B R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
R22 BETA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VERTICAL CORPORATION
Address
PO BOX 9677
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
MT 59904-2677
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# NYC91LA130