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January 31, 1983 · Robinson R-22 · N9069N
Dyersburg, TN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dyersburg, TN
Aircraft
Robinson R-22
Tail Number
N9069N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA094
THE HELICOPTER CRASHED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF ON A SOLO TRAINING FLIGHT. THE WEATHER WAS VMC AND NO FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED. THE PILOT WAS UNINJURED. THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AT LIFTOFF AND STARTED DRIFTING TOWARD PARKED ACFT. HE ATTEMPTED TO GO OVER THEM BUT IN DOING SO THE RPM DECAYED TO A POINT AT WHICH FLIGHT BECAME IMPOSSIBLE. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN IN AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT.
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THE HELICOPTER CRASHED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF ON A SOLO TRAINING FLIGHT. THE WEATHER WAS VMC AND NO FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED. THE PILOT WAS UNINJURED. THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AT LIFTOFF AND STARTED DRIFTING TOWARD PARKED ACFT. HE ATTEMPTED TO GO OVER THEM BUT IN DOING SO THE RPM DECAYED TO A POINT AT WHICH FLIGHT BECAME IMPOSSIBLE. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN IN AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CST
Nearest AirportDyersburg (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-22
Tail NumberN9069N
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2C · Reciprocating · 124
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:30
Weather SourceWFAC