N8557ZROBINSON R22A 1990-05-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON R22A S/N: 464

Summary

On May 30, 1990, a Robinson R22A (N8557Z) was involved in an incident near Torrance, CA. 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: THIS ACCIDENT WAS A DYNAMIC ROLL OVER DUE TO THE RIGHT SKID ENCOUNTERING SOFT SOIL DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA204. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8557Z.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 30, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA204
Location
TORRANCE, CA
Event ID
20001212X23201
Coordinates
33.799728, -118.350875
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

THIS ACCIDENT WAS A DYNAMIC ROLL OVER DUE TO THE RIGHT SKID ENCOUNTERING SOFT SOIL DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
464
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1985
Model / ICAO
R22A R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WESLACO DODGE TRUCK CENTER INC
Address
2401 E EXPRESSWAY 83
Status
Deregistered
City
WESLACO
State / Zip Code
TX 78596-5512
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# LAX90LA204