N2580EROBINSON R22 BETA 1990-04-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON R22 BETA S/N: 0636

Summary

On April 22, 1990, a Robinson R22 BETA (N2580E) was involved in an accident near Prnc Frederick, MD. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY NOT SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE OR ASSURING THE HELICOPTER WAS PROPERLY ATTENDED,WHEN HE DEPLANED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO90LA037. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2580E.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 22, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90LA037
Location
PRNC FREDERICK, MD
Event ID
20001212X22866
Coordinates
38.539089, -76.579528
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY NOT SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE OR ASSURING THE HELICOPTER WAS PROPERLY ATTENDED,WHEN HE DEPLANED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0636
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R22 BETA R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NICO AIRCRAFT LEASING INC
Address
8009 ALLENTOWN ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
FT WASHINGTON
State / Zip Code
MD 20744
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# BFO90LA037