Accident · 2019-10-17

NTSB case GAA20CA035 · Robinson R22 · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2019-10-17
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
Robinson R22 (N4066S)
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 pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach and the flight instructor's subsequent failure to maintain an adequate climb rate during an attempted go-around in gusting tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover.

Source: NTSB case GAA20CA035

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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Flight instructor pilot flyingFlight instructor / CommercialHelicopter35Class 2 (2019-01-25)1,845 total · 1,450 in this make/model · 1,700 as PIC · 120 last 90 days
Pilot pilot flyingPrivateNone20Class 2 (2019-02-18)120 total · 120 in this make/model · 60 as PIC

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

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