N252SCROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA2022-09-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETAS/N: 3893

Summary

On September 26, 2022, a Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (N252SC) was involved in an accident near Mesa, AZ. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter’s rate of descent, resulting in a hard landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA359. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N252SC.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 26, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA359
Location
Mesa, AZ
Event ID
20220928106015
Coordinates
33.540000, -111.710000
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter’s rate of descent, resulting in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
3893
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
R22 BETAR22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NOVEMBER ALPHA LLC
Address
434 LORRAINE BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
LOS ANGELES
State / Zip Code
CA 90020-4730
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# WPR22LA359