Robinson R22 BETA N838SH

Summary

On 9 October 2023 at about 17:55 local time, a Robinson R22 BETA registered N838SH was involved in an accident near Caldwell, Idaho, United States. 2 people were 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.

Date

9 October 2023 at 17:55

Classification

Accident

Location

Caldwell, Idaho, United States

Nearest airport

Caldwell Executive (KEUL)

Coordinates

43.6200, -116.7200

Aircraft

Robinson R22 BETA

Registration

N838SH

Category

Helicopter

Year built

2005

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Instructional

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR24LA008

Nobody was injured.

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a roll over.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot of the helicopter reported that he and his flight instructor were performing a full touchdown autorotation onto the taxiway. Shortly after the helicopter touched down, during its ground slide, it veered to the left and exited the taxiway. The helicopter then pivoted on its left skid toe, rolled over its right skid, and came to rest on its right side. The horizontal stabilizer was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.