Accident · 2016-03-17

NTSB case GAA16CA151 · ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22 · Part 91

What the record says

Event date: 2016-03-17
Event type: Accident
Highest injury level: No injuries
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22 (N9076U)
Operating rule: Part 91
Operator: CALIFORNIA AVIATION SERVICES INC Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report): CALIFORNIA AVIATION SERVICES INC

Probable cause

The student pilot's incorrect action performance by not applying sufficient pressure to the right anti-torque pedal, resulting in an uncontrollable left yaw, and ground impact.

Source: NTSB case GAA16CA151

Flight crew

Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.

Role	Certificate	Instrument rating	Age	Medical	Flight hours
Student pilot pilot flying	None recorded	None	26	Class 1 (2015-11-06)	36 total · 36 in this make/model · 0.2 as PIC · 30 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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