MINR · Robinson R-22 · 1997-05-12 · SANTA MARGARITA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX97LA178
Event ID
20001208X07948
Type
Accident
Date
1997-05-12
Location
SANTA MARGARITA, CA, USA
Coordinates
35.30986, -120.270179
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R-22
Registration
N83795
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a low pass maneuvering flight resulting in loss of control. High density altitude was a factor in the accident.