N90778ROBINSON R-22 1990-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON R-22 S/N: 0280

Summary

On May 14, 1990, a Robinson R-22 (N90778) was involved in an accident near St. Mary's, OH. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID WIRES IN HIS OPERATING AREA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90DEK04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N90778.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 14, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90DEK04
Location
ST. MARY'S, OH
Event ID
20001212X23090
Coordinates
40.540660, -84.390106
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID WIRES IN HIS OPERATING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0280
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R-22 R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MULLINS CLYDE
Address
HEL SRV 1334 N LUTHERN CHURCH RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DAYTON
State / Zip Code
OH 45427
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# CHI90DEK04