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October 3, 1990 · Robinson R22 B · N224SW
Opa Locka, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Opa Locka, FL
Aircraft
Robinson R22 B
Tail Number
N224SW
Operator
Crest One Helicopter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA91LA004
THE CFI STATED THAT DURING THE DOWNWIND LEG, HE WAS EXPLAINING A MANEUVER TO A STUDENT WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY REDUCING THROTTLE & LOWERING COLLECTIVE. HE DID NOT APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT. THE TURN TO BASE WAS SLOW & AFTER REALIZING THAT THE FLT WOULD NOT LAND AT THE PLANNED TOUCHDOWN POINT, THE CFI APPLIED POWER TO GO-AROUND BUT THE ENG WAS SLOW TO RESPOND. DURING THE RUN-ON LANDING, THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER AFTER COLLIDING WITH A DIRT MOUND. THE ENG & ITS SYSTEMS WERE EXAMINED BY AN FAA AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR WHO REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. ACCORDING TO THE ICING PROBABILITY CHART USING TEMP & DEW POINT TAKEN AT AN ARPT 12 NM SE OF THE ACCIDENT SITE 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, CONDITIONS WERE FAVORABLE FOR VISIBLE ICING AT GLIDE & CRUISE POWER.
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THE CFI STATED THAT DURING THE DOWNWIND LEG, HE WAS EXPLAINING A MANEUVER TO A STUDENT WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY REDUCING THROTTLE & LOWERING COLLECTIVE. HE DID NOT APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT. THE TURN TO BASE WAS SLOW & AFTER REALIZING THAT THE FLT WOULD NOT LAND AT THE PLANNED TOUCHDOWN POINT, THE CFI APPLIED POWER TO GO-AROUND BUT THE ENG WAS SLOW TO RESPOND. DURING THE RUN-ON LANDING, THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER AFTER COLLIDING WITH A DIRT MOUND. THE ENG & ITS SYSTEMS WERE EXAMINED BY AN FAA AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR WHO REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. ACCORDING TO THE ICING PROBABILITY CHART USING TEMP & DEW POINT TAKEN AT AN ARPT 12 NM SE OF THE ACCIDENT SITE 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, CONDITIONS WERE FAVORABLE FOR VISIBLE ICING AT GLIDE & CRUISE POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportOpa Locka West (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22 B
Tail NumberN224SW
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCrest One Helicopter
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 29 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 10 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:48
Weather SourceWFAC