Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA167
Location
Hawley, TX
Event ID
20220405104888
Coordinates
32.609936, -99.785728
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s poor decision to exit the helicopter with the engine and main rotor still operating.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N999FR
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
4792
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WHEATLY ANDY
Address
3400 COUNTY ROAD 23
Status
Deregistered
City
HEDLEY
State / Zip Code
TX 79237-3000
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# CEN22LA167