N4684S

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETAS/N: 2996

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 3, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA302
Location
Taylor, TX
Event ID
20250804200693
Coordinates
30.572639, -97.443194
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action which resulted in a skid contacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s improper judgement to allow the student pilot to manipulate the flight controls at a low altitude/hover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
2996
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
R22 BETAR22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
R22 BETA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VERACITY AVIATION LLC
Address
509 BEECHCRAFT LN
City
SEGUIN
State / Zip Code
TX 78155-2523
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# CEN25LA302