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November 20, 1982 · Robinson R-22 · N90701
Laurel, MD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Laurel, MD
Aircraft
Robinson R-22
Tail Number
N90701
Operator
New Haven Helicopter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA037
WHILE RECEIVING FLIGHT INSTRUCTION ON AUTOROTATION THE STUDENT WAS LATE TO ADMINISTER POWER, RESULTING IN A HIGH SINK RATE. THE INSTRUCTOR FAILED TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT IN TIME TO PREVENT THE TAIL FROM STRIKING THE RUNWAY. THE FORWARD END OF THE TAIL CONE WAS CRUSHED AND THE TRANSMISSION DECK WAS BUCKLED IN SEVERAL PLACES.
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WHILE RECEIVING FLIGHT INSTRUCTION ON AUTOROTATION THE STUDENT WAS LATE TO ADMINISTER POWER, RESULTING IN A HIGH SINK RATE. THE INSTRUCTOR FAILED TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT IN TIME TO PREVENT THE TAIL FROM STRIKING THE RUNWAY. THE FORWARD END OF THE TAIL CONE WAS CRUSHED AND THE TRANSMISSION DECK WAS BUCKLED IN SEVERAL PLACES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EST
Nearest AirportSuburban Airport (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length2164 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-22
Tail NumberN90701
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNew Haven Helicopter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HO-320 · Reciprocating · 124
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 5 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg