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September 27, 1991 · Robinson R-22B · N8069Q
Rio Vista, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 27, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Rio Vista, CA
Aircraft
Robinson R-22B
Tail Number
N8069Q
Operator
Helicopter Adventures
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX91LA411
ACCORDING TO THE CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, THE STUDENT WAS ON HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT. HE SAID THAT ON ATTEMPTING TO 'PICK-UP' THE HELICOPTER, THE STUDENT PILOT DID NOT 'ZERO' THE CONTROLS DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF TO A HOVER. THE HELICOPTER REPORTEDLY SPUN TO THE RIGHT, A SKID CONTACTED THE GROUND, AND THE HELICOPTER ENTERED DYNAMIC ROLL OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS.
Full Narrative
ACCORDING TO THE CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, THE STUDENT WAS ON HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT. HE SAID THAT ON ATTEMPTING TO 'PICK-UP' THE HELICOPTER, THE STUDENT PILOT DID NOT 'ZERO' THE CONTROLS DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF TO A HOVER. THE HELICOPTER REPORTEDLY SPUN TO THE RIGHT, A SKID CONTACTED THE GROUND, AND THE HELICOPTER ENTERED DYNAMIC ROLL OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 PDT
Nearest AirportRio Vista Municipal (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-22B
Tail NumberN8069Q
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHelicopter Adventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind8 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO