N7116LROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA2021-12-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETAS/N: 2993

Summary

On December 03, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (N7116L) was involved in an accident near Hachita, NM. 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 adequately monitor the environment during a low level operation, which resulted in collision with vegetation.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA059. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7116L.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 3, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR22LA059
Location
Hachita, NM
Event ID
20211207104362
Coordinates
31.515928, -108.458030
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 adequately monitor the environment during a low level operation, which resulted in collision with vegetation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
2993
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
R22 BETAR22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
Status
Deregistered
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631-9021
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# WPR22LA059