N999FRROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R222022-04-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22S/N: 4792

Summary

On April 05, 2022, a Robinson Helicopter Company R22 (N999FR) was involved in an incident near Hawley, TX. All 1 person 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 poor decision to exit the helicopter with the engine and main rotor still operating.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA167. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N999FR.

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
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
4792
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
R22R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

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