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September 9, 1990 · Robinson R-22 · N80750
Long Beach, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality), 1 uninjured
Location
Long Beach, CA
Aircraft
Robinson R-22
Tail Number
N80750
Operator
Novo Helicopters Service
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX90LA319
THE PILOT LANDED AND DEPLANED A PASSENGER WITH ROTORS IDLING. WITHOUT ASSISTANCE, THE PASSENGER EXITED TO THE RIGHT AND WALKED INTO THE TAIL ROTOR.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PASSENGER BRIEFING, AND HIS FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPER ASSISTANCE TO THE EXITING PASSENGER.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT LANDED AND DEPLANED A PASSENGER WITH ROTORS IDLING. WITHOUT ASSISTANCE, THE PASSENGER EXITED TO THE RIGHT AND WALKED INTO THE TAIL ROTOR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:40 PDT
Nearest AirportLong Beach (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-22
Tail NumberN80750
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNovo Helicopters Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating · 131
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality), 1 uninjured
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC