MINR · ROBINSON R22 · 1989-07-02 · AUSTIN, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW89LA120
Event ID
20001213X28832
Type
Accident
Date
1989-07-02
Location
AUSTIN, TX, USA
Coordinates
30.380319, -97.949447
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON
Model
R22
Registration
N888CG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN A SITUATION WHERE HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH TEMPERATURE, TAILWIND, AND TREES.