N4684SROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA2025-08-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETAS/N: 2996

Summary

On August 03, 2025, a Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (N4684S) was involved in an accident near Taylor, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA302. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4684S.

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