1 fatal · ROBINSON R-22 BETA · 1995-05-09 · TOANO, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC95FA103
Event ID
20001207X03520
Type
Accident
Date
1995-05-09
Location
TOANO, VA, USA
Coordinates
37.370132, -76.799201
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON
Model
R-22 BETA
Registration
N8311A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the landing area and collision with water. Contributing factors are inadequate helipad lighting and a dark night light condition.