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Aviation accident SEA97FA016

1 fatal · Robinson R22 BETA · 1996-10-19 · HALSEY, OR, USA

Event

NTSB number
SEA97FA016
Event ID
20001208X06970
Type
Accident
Date
1996-10-19
Location
HALSEY, OR, USA
Coordinates
44.379978, -123.10926

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Robinson
Model
R22 BETA
Registration
N512HH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain main rotor RPM, resulting in loss of control of the helicopter and collision with terrain. Factors included the pilot's lack of experience in helicopters, and interpersonal relationship problems between the pilot and his girlfriend.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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