N8350MROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA2024-01-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETAS/N: 2665

Summary

On January 21, 2024, a Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (N8350M) was involved in an accident near Kenosha, WI. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA097. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8350M.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 21, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA097
Location
Kenosha, WI
Event ID
20240122193692
Coordinates
42.597337, -87.928022
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
2665
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
R22 BETAR22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
R22 BETA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VORTEX LEASING LLC
Address
5108 PINETREE CIR
City
RACINE
State / Zip Code
WI 53402-9580
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# CEN24LA097