Robinson R-22B N591PD
14 February 1994 · Pompano Beach, Florida, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 14 February 1994 at about 20:20 local time, a Robinson R-22B registered N591PD was involved in an accident near Pompano Beach, Florida, United States. 2 people were on board and one had minor injuries. 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 20:20
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
- Nearest airport
- Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP)
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
- Aircraft
- Robinson R-22B
- Registration
- N591PD
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Public Use
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Fort Lauderdale → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- MIA94GA072
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT DURING A POWEROFF AUTOROTATION, RESULTING IN THE ENGINE NOT RESPONDING TO THROTTLE INPUT DURING RECOVERY DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE BUILDUP.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
Both pilots stated they were performing their third 180-degree autorotation with power recovery. They were not using the carburetor heat. They heard the engine running as they began the recovery but the engine did not respond to throttle input. The helicopter touched down hard and the main rotor blades contacted the tail boom and severed it and the tail rotor. The helicopter spun to the left several times and the right skid collapsed before the helicopter came to rest upright. After the accident the engine was operated in the helicopter and also in a test cell with no evidence to indicate failure or malfunction. At the time of the accident the helicopter was operating in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power. The flight manual for the helicopter requires use of carburetor heat when operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Robinson R-22B accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 1994 | Robinson R-22B | Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States | Beegle, Phillip H., JR. | No injuries | - |
| 11 Nov 1994 | Robinson R-22B | Johnson City, Texas, United States | Mike Green | No injuries | - |
| 23 Mar 1994 | Robinson R-22B | Simi Valley, California, United States | Orbic Helicopter, Inc | No injuries | - |
| 22 Nov 1994 | Robinson R-22B | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | Rainbow Pacific Helicopters, L | Minor injuries | - |
| 19 Nov 1994 | Robinson R-22B | Magnolia, Delaware, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 6 Aug 1994 | Robinson R-22B | Agua Dulce, California, United States | Peter Lowry | Minor 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 | - |
| 13 Jan 1994 | Robinson R-22 | Miami, Florida, United States | - | No 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 | - |