N3104UROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA2024-12-21 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETAS/N: 4061

Summary

On December 21, 2024, a Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (N3104U) was involved in an accident near Springfield, MO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while turning on the blower fan switch after landing that resulted in a dynamic rollover sequence.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA063. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3104U.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 21, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN25LA063
Location
Springfield, MO
Event ID
20241223199464
Coordinates
37.000000, -93.000000
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while turning on the blower fan switch after landing that resulted in a dynamic rollover sequence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
4061
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
R22 BETAR22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
R22 BETA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NELSON CHRISTOPHER
Address
312 N PARK ST
City
CROWN POINT
State / Zip Code
IN 46307-3429
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# CEN25LA063