N964SHROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA2023-10-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETAS/N: 3941

Summary

On October 28, 2023, a Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (N964SH) was involved in an incident near Ronkonkoma, NY. 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 student pilot’s abrupt control input and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA028. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N964SH.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 28, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA24LA028
Location
Ronkonkoma, NY
Event ID
20231031193332
Coordinates
40.796136, -73.100665
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s abrupt control input and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
3941
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
R22 BETAR22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
R22 BETA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
I1 AVIATION LLC
Address
1201 N ORANGE ST STE 600
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19801-1171
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# ERA24LA028