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June 6, 2002 · Robinson R22 BETA · N7196W
North Las Vegas, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
North Las Vegas, NV
Aircraft
Robinson R22 BETA
Tail Number
N7196W
Operator
Silver State Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX02LA183
The CFI and student had completed several practice 180-degree autorotations. On the fourth approach, the helicopter landed hard. The skids spread apart and the belly contacted the ground.
NTSB Probable Cause
The dual student's improper autorotation and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
Full Narrative
On June 6, 2002, at 1128 Pacific daylight time, a Robinson R22 BETA, N7196W, made a hard landing at North Las Vegas (VGT), Nevada. Silver State Aviation was operating the helicopter under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The certified flight instructor (CFI) pilot and the private pilot undergoing instruction were not injured; the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The local instructional flight departed VGT about 1030. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The CFI stated that they had completed several practice 180-degree autorotations. On the fourth approach, the helicopter hit hard. The skids spread apart and the belly contacted the ground.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:28 PDT
Nearest AirportNorth Las Vegas (0nm)
Runway070
Runway Length5004 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22 BETA
Tail NumberN7196W
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSilver State Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · o-360 J2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 41 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 46
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time18:28
Weather SourceWFAC