N178EPROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22 MARINER2024-11-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22 MARINERS/N: 1918

Summary

On November 13, 2024, a Robinson Helicopter Company R22 MARINER (N178EP) was involved in an accident near Parrottsville, TN. The accident resulted in 1 minor 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 during a precautionary, off-airport landing to sloping terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA046. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N178EP.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA046
Location
Parrottsville, TN
Event ID
20241118195496
Coordinates
36.031583, -83.023871
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a precautionary, off-airport landing to sloping terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
1918
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
R22 MARINERR22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
Status
Deregistered
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631-9021
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# ERA25LA046