Aviation accident FTW99FA100

2 fatal · Robinson R22 BETA · 1999-03-26 · HOUSTON, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW99FA100
Event ID: 20001205X00318
Type: Accident
Date: 1999-03-26
Location: HOUSTON, TX, USA
Coordinates: 29.750883, -95.469161

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Robinson
Model: R22 BETA
Registration: N2323V
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to his use of a prescription narcotic.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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