N8024WROBINSON R-22 1991-06-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON R-22 S/N: 1047

Summary

On June 21, 1991, a Robinson R-22 (N8024W) was involved in an incident near Faribault, MN. 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: COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS WAS NOT ATTAINED BY THE PILOT RESULTING IN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A GUSTY CROSSWIND LANDING ENVIRONMENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA199. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8024W.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 21, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA199
Location
FARIBAULT, MN
Event ID
20001212X17231
Coordinates
44.289901, -93.269813
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS WAS NOT ATTAINED BY THE PILOT RESULTING IN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A GUSTY CROSSWIND LANDING ENVIRONMENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
1047
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R-22 R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KM HELICOPTER SERVICE
Address
P O BOX 847
Status
Deregistered
City
OWATONNA
State / Zip Code
MN 55060
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# CHI91LA199