MINR · Robinson R22A · 1999-05-19 · SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX99LA186
Event ID
20001212X18815
Type
Accident
Date
1999-05-19
Location
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, USA
Coordinates
35.250358, -120.619186
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22A
Registration
N8558N
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The student's inadvertent and uncoordinated application of forward cyclic during an autorotation flare, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm; and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.