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October 15, 1992 · Robinson R22B · N8066B
Robert Lee, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Robert Lee, TX
Aircraft
Robinson R22B
Tail Number
N8066B
Operator
Heli-Tex
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA015
DURING A GAME SURVEY THE ENGINE/ROTOR RPM SUDDENLY DETERIORATED AND THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING. DURING THE APPROACH TO THE GROUND THE ENGINE/ROTOR RPM DETERIORATED FURTHER AND THE HELICOPTER IMPACTED THE GROUND HARD. THE CAUSE FOR THE POWER LOSS COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE/ROTOR RPM FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Full Narrative
DURING A GAME SURVEY THE ENGINE/ROTOR RPM SUDDENLY DETERIORATED AND THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING. DURING THE APPROACH TO THE GROUND THE ENGINE/ROTOR RPM DETERIORATED FURTHER AND THE HELICOPTER IMPACTED THE GROUND HARD. THE CAUSE FOR THE POWER LOSS COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22B
Tail NumberN8066B
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHeli-Tex
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC