MINR · ROBINSON R-22-B · 1991-07-11 · SAN JOSE, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX91LA305
Event ID
20001212X17596
Type
Accident
Date
1991-07-11
Location
SAN JOSE, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.34069, -121.879348
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON
Model
R-22-B
Registration
N730SH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO UNLOCK THE CYCLIC TRIM AND TO MAINTAIN HIS HOVER ALTITUDE. HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE WITH THE AIRCRAFT, INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT, AND THE UNCONTROLLED DESCENT WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.