N7198AROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA2021-11-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETAS/N: 3216

Summary

On November 10, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (N7198A) was involved in an incident near Freer, TX. 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: The pilot’s encounter with ‘settling with power’ while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA033. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7198A.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN22LA033
Location
Freer, TX
Event ID
20211115104246
Coordinates
27.882800, -98.617800
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s encounter with ‘settling with power’ while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
3216
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
R22 BETAR22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
R22 BETA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLYING J SERVICES LLC
Address
1750 COUNTY ROAD 323
City
JOURDANTON
State / Zip Code
TX 78026-5193
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# CEN22LA033