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
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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