N40450

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON R-22 BETA S/N: 1649

Summary

On June 25, 1991, a Robinson R-22 BETA (N40450) was involved in an accident near Wenatchee, WA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS SUN GLARE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA146. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N40450.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 25, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA146
Location
WENATCHEE, WA
Event ID
20001212X17395
Coordinates
47.490005, -120.189132
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS SUN GLARE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
1649
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
R-22 BETA R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MOUNTAIN TOP HELICOPTERS
Address
408 PARKSIDE LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
MISSOULA
State / Zip Code
MT 59801
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# SEA91LA146