N798MG

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETAS/N: 2704

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA358
Location
Sevierville, TN
Event ID
20230810192839
Coordinates
35.858226, -83.530029
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s improper flight control inputs during the practice hovering autorotation that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
2704
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R22 BETAR22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
R22 BETA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KEEPEM TURNIN LLC
Address
1255 AIRPORT RD
City
SEVIERVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37862-3725
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# CEN23LA358