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Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R-22 BETAS/N: 4016

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 29, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA431
Location
Nashville, TN
Event ID
20220929106021
Coordinates
36.183022, -86.886495
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering in crosswind conditions resulting in the student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter, impact with terrain, and dynamic rollover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
4016
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
R-22 BETAR22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
R22 BETA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SPITZER HELICOPTER LLC
Address
5958 ROD AVE
City
WOODLAND HILLS
State / Zip Code
CA 91367-1003
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# ERA22LA431