Summary
On July 08, 2023, a Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (N74778) was involved in an accident near Emmett, ID. 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 instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during a simulated turning autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA265. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N74778.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during a simulated turning autorotation, which resulted 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# WPR23LA265