Robinson R-22 N16MT
26 May 1994 · Bunnell, Florida, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 26 May 1994 at about 16:00 local time, a Robinson R-22 registered N16MT was involved in an accident near Bunnell, Florida, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 16:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Bunnell, Florida, United States
- Nearest airport
- Flagler County Airport (X47)
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
- Aircraft
- Robinson R-22
- Registration
- N16MT
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Daytona Beach → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- MIA94LA157
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS (CYCLIC/COLLECTIVE) RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE COMMERCIAL PILOT STATED HE WAS HOVERING AND WAS HIT BY A GUST OF WIND WHICH BLEW SAND INTO HIS FACE. WHILE LANDING THE RIGHT SKID AND TAILROTOR TOUCHED THE GROUND. EXAMINATION OF THE HELICOPTER BY THE FAA REVEALED THE TAILROTOR BLADES AND VERTICAL FIN SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. REVIEW OF WEATHER INFORMATION REVEALED NO RECORD OF TURBULENCE, DOWN DRAFTS, GUSTS, OR WIND SHEAR.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Robinson R-22 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 1994 | Robinson R-22 | Benson, Arizona, United States | Same AS Registered Owner | No injuries | - |
| 23 Sep 1994 | Robinson R-22 | Chico, California, United States | Sierra Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 12 Jan 1994 | Robinson R-22 | Dorado | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Jan 1994 | Robinson R-22 | Miami, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 24 Jan 1994 | Robinson R-22 | Naples, Florida, United States | London Helicoper Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1994 | Robinson R-22 | Sanford, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 1994 | Piper PA-32R-301 | Live Oak, Florida, United States | Barker, Sirios C. | Minor injuries | - |
| 13 Jan 1994 | Aerospatiale AS-350 | Lakeland, Florida, United States | Bulldog Airlines Inc. | Serious injuries | - |
| 21 Jan 1994 | Cessna 152 | Osprey, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Jan 1994 | Boeing A75N1 | Zellwood, Florida, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 17 Jan 1994 | Piper PA-28-180 | Boynton Beach, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Jan 1994 | Airbus A-300 B4-203 | Ormond Beach, Florida, United States | Air Jamaica | Serious injuries | - |