Robinson R-22 N8362Q

Summary

On 15 February 1999 at about 18:00 local time, a Robinson R-22 registered N8362Q, operated by Classic Helicopter Corp., was involved in an accident near Seattle, Washington, 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.

Date

15 February 1999 at 18:00

Classification

Accident

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

Nearest airport

Boeing Field/King County (BFI)

Coordinates

47.5394, -122.3100

Aircraft

Robinson R-22

Registration

N8362Q

Category

Helicopter

Engines

1

Operator

Classic Helicopter Corp.

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Instructional

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

SEA99LA033

1 person had minor injuries.

The dual student's improper touchdown while drifting during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor (CFI) inadequate remedial action.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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During an interview and subsequent written statement, the flight instructor reported that for the first time in the training program, the student was practicing hovering autorotations. The flight instructor stated that he demonstrated approximately three of the maneuvers. During the fourth maneuver, both he and the student were on the controls. The flight instructor stated that he slowly rolled off the throttle and the helicopter started to drift to the left and descend. The left landing skid caught the grass and the helicopter began to roll to the left. The flight instructor stated that before he could recover, the helicopter rolled over onto its side. No evidence was found to indicate a mechanical failure or malfunction.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.