Accident · 2008-10-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-10-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA (N8356R)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- USA Academy of Aviation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- USA Academy of Aviation
Probable cause
The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a simulated approach to landing under variable wind, and high density altitude conditions.
Source: NTSB case WPR09CA023Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor | Flight instructor / Commercial | None | 57 | Class 2 (2008-07-30) | 10,024 total · 9,488 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.