NONE · Robinson R22B · 1997-05-16 · BOISE, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA97LA115
Event ID
20001208X08028
Type
Accident
Date
1997-05-16
Location
BOISE, ID, USA
Coordinates
43.560348, -116.210678
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22B
Registration
N2328W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
improper handling of the helicopter by the student pilot/applicant, during a hover autorotation, which resulted in loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The check pilot's inadequate remedial action was a related factor.