SERS · Robinson R22 BETA · 1997-07-25 · CHANDLER, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX97LA260
Event ID
20001208X08443
Type
Accident
Date
1997-07-25
Location
CHANDLER, AZ, USA
Coordinates
33.240459, -111.779998
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22 BETA
Registration
N4008D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The CFI's failure to recognize and correct for a vortex ring state, and his improper use of the flight controls, which resulted in the loss of control and uncontrolled descent.