N2289KROBINSON R22B 1991-09-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON R22B S/N: 0513

Summary

On September 20, 1991, a Robinson R22B (N2289K) was involved in an incident near Wexford, PA. 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: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PROCEDURES DURING A PRACTICE AUTOROTATION, AND SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AT A LOW ALTITUDE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA241. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2289K.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 20, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA241
Location
WEXFORD, PA
Event ID
20001212X18172
Coordinates
40.629745, -80.049743
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PROCEDURES DURING A PRACTICE AUTOROTATION, AND SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AT A LOW ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0513
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1985
Model / ICAO
R22B R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
RD 2 BOX 2115
Status
Deregistered
City
E STROUDSBURG
State / Zip Code
PA 18301
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# NYC91LA241