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
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
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# WPR22LA359