Robinson R22-B N140PH
19 May 1994 · Stockton, California, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 19 May 1994 at about 14:20 local time, a Robinson R22-B registered N140PH, operated by David L. Heath, was involved in an accident near Stockton, California, 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 14:20
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Stockton, California, United States
- Nearest airport
- Wallom Field
- Coordinates
- 37.8994, -121.4005
- Aircraft
- Robinson R22-B
- Registration
- N140PH
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- David L. Heath
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Other Work Use
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- LAX94LA220
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF THE LANDING HELICOPTER TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FROM A SECOND HELICOPTER.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE HELICOPTER WAS BEING UTILIZED TO DRY CHERRY TREES IN A LOCAL ORCHARD AND LANDED FOR FUEL AT A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. THE PILOT HAD REDUCED COLLECTIVE PITCH TO ZERO AND THE ROTOR BLADES WERE STILL TURNING AT FLIGHT IDLE. A SISTER HELICOPTER FROM THE SAME OPERATOR LANDED TO THE RIGHT OF THE IDLING HELICOPTER TO REFUEL. WHEN THE PILOT OF THE SECOND HELICOPTER REDUCED COLLECTIVE PITCH TO ZERO, THE ROTOR BLADES MESHED WITH THOSE OF THE FIRST HELICOPTER.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Aircraft involved
| Aircraft | Registration | Operator | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson R22-B R22-B | N140PH | David L. Heath | Substantial |
| Robinson R22-B R22-B | N2314Z | David L. Heath | Substantial |
Other Robinson R22 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 1994 | Robinson R22 BETA | Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States | J. R. Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 14 Oct 1994 | Robinson R22 BETA | Eunice, Louisiana, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 24 Sep 1993 | Robinson R22 BETA | Wildomar, California, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 19 Sep 1993 | Robinson R22 | Scottdale, Pennsylvania, United States | Robert B. Davis | No injuries | - |
| 7 Feb 1993 | Robinson R22 BETA | Bend, Oregon, United States | Puget Sound Helicopter | Minor injuries | - |
| 7 May 1995 | Robinson R22 BETA | Miami, Florida, United States | ACE Helicopter Corp. | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 1994 | Piper PA-28R-201 | Fort Bragg, California, United States | Sundance Flying Club | Serious injuries | - |
| 12 May 1994 | Schweizer G-164B | Yuba City, California, United States | Sutter Butte Dusters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 3 Sep 1994 | Cessna T210L | Kettleman City, California, United States | Willie Alves Rodrigues | No injuries | - |
| 13 May 1994 | Maule M-5-235C | Columbia, California, United States | White, James L. | No injuries | - |
| 19 May 1994 | Cessna 150L | Rio Linda, California, United States | Hinckley, Thomas, F. | Serious injuries | - |
| 23 Sep 1994 | Robinson R-22 | Chico, California, United States | Sierra Aviation | No injuries | - |