Aviation accident NYC98LA053

Name: aviation accident: Robinson R-22 BETA near RIVERSIDE (1997-12-26)
Start: 1997-12-26
Location: RIVERSIDE, PA, USA

MINR · Robinson R-22 BETA · 1997-12-26 · RIVERSIDE, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC98LA053
Event ID: 20001208X09371
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-12-26
Location: RIVERSIDE, PA, USA
Coordinates: 40.950973, -76.62976

Injuries

Highest injury: MINR
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 2
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Robinson
Model: R-22 BETA
Registration: N8015V
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's improper response to the low rotor RPM warning. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to turn for the forced landing area and the carburetor icing conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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