Accident · 1999-02-15

NTSB case SEA99LA033 · Robinson R-22 · Part 91

What the record says

Event date: 1999-02-15
Event type: Accident
Highest injury level: Minor injury
Aircraft: Robinson R-22 (N8362Q)
Operating rule: Part 91
Operator: Classic Helicopter Corporation Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report): CLASSIC HELICOPTER CORP.

Probable cause

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

Source: NTSB case SEA99LA033

Flight crew

Flight-crew details for this event aren't in the NTSB database extract we hold (its coverage starts with 2008 events) — a gap in our data, not an absence of crew.

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

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