N9073S

Destroyed
None

ROBINSON R22 S/N: 0229

Summary

On December 15, 1990, a Robinson R22 (N9073S) was involved in an incident near West Kingston, RI. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE MALFUNCTION OF THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA049. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9073S.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 15, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC91LA049
Location
WEST KINGSTON, RI
Event ID
20001212X24811
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE MALFUNCTION OF THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0229
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R22 R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SAMSON CHARLES F. DR
Address
592 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST KINGSTON
State / Zip Code
RI 02892
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# NYC91LA049