Summary
On May 15, 2023, a Robinson Helicopter Company R22 (N227WM) was involved in an incident near Spanish Fork, UT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The instructor pilot’s improper landing flare during a straight-in autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA191. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N227WM.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The instructor pilot’s improper landing flare during a straight-in autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR23LA191