N948WB

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22S/N: 2874

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 11, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR23LA043
Location
Kapolei, HI
Event ID
20221122106351
Coordinates
21.310200, -158.076100
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot receiving instruction’s rapid reduction in throttle during hover autorotation training which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the ground.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N948WB
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
2874
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
R22R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HAWAII PACIFIC AVIATION INC
Address
73-310 UU ST
Status
Deregistered
City
KAILUA KONA
State / Zip Code
HI 96740-2650
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# WPR23LA043