N3104U

Destroyed
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETAS/N: 4061

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 21, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN25LA063
Location
Springfield, MO
Event ID
20241223199464
Coordinates
37.000000, -93.000000
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