N2256MROBINSON R-22-A 1987-03-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

ROBINSON R-22-A S/N: 0498

Summary

On March 16, 1987, a Robinson R-22-A (N2256M) was involved in an accident near Scottsdale, AZ. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX87FA147. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2256M.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 16, 1987
NTSB Number
LAX87FA147
Location
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Event ID
20001213X30464
Coordinates
33.240745, -111.779243
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0498
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R-22-A R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# LAX87FA147