1 fatal · Robinson R22 · 1998-02-26 · LITTLEROCK, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX98FA098
Event ID
20001211X09565
Type
Accident
Date
1998-02-26
Location
LITTLEROCK, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.479747, -117.980064
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22
Registration
N8457J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper use of the rotorcraft cyclic control in response to encountering terrain induced turbulence. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing which contained precautionary notices for turbulence.