Robinson R22 N4046H
30 January 1999 · Pompano Beach, Florida, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 30 January 1999 at about 13:41 local time, a Robinson R22 registered N4046H, operated by Heliflite, was involved in an accident near Pompano Beach, Florida, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 13:41
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
- Nearest airport
- Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP)
- Coordinates
- 26.2807, -80.1196
- Aircraft
- Robinson R22
- Registration
- N4046H
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Heliflite
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Destroyed
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- MIA99LA070
People
2 people were seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
The CFI's decision not to follow procedures and directives (initiate a go-around/power recovery) during a simulated 180 autorotation resulting in a hard landing and in flight collision with terrain.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The CFI was demonstrating a 180 autorotation with turn. The pilot did not meet the parameters listed in the maneuver guide for a touchdown or power recovery while going through 100 feet. The helicopter collided with terrain hard and nosed over end over end.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Robinson R22 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 1999 | Robinson R22 | Glennallen, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 25 Mar 1999 | Robinson R22 BETA | Englewood, Colorado, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Mar 1999 | Robinson R22 BETA | Houston, Texas, United States | Helicopter Services, Inc. | Fatal | 2 |
| 29 Apr 1999 | Robinson R22 BETA | Lares | Jose O. Reyes | No injuries | - |
| 23 Jul 1999 | Robinson R22 | Spring Green, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Sep 1999 | Robinson R22 | St. George, Utah, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 1999 | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 | Zephyrhills, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Oct 1999 | Piper PA-28-161 | Lake Wales, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Jun 1999 | Cessna 182P | Lantana, Florida, United States | Valerie E. Eikenberg | Minor injuries | - |
| 25 Oct 1999 | Robinson R-22-MARINER | West Boca Raton, Florida, United States | Volar Helicopters, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 16 Oct 1999 | Beechcraft D35 | Indiantown, Florida, United States | Christopher M. Conlisk | Unknown | - |
| 19 Dec 1999 | Piper PA-24-400 | Naples, Florida, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |