SERS · ROBINSON R22 · 1989-08-02 · PALM SPRINGS, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX89LA259
Event ID
20001213X29147
Type
Accident
Date
1989-08-02
Location
PALM SPRINGS, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.849494, -116.559593
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON
Model
R22
Registration
N971JG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY MANIPULATE THE THROTTLE CONTROL TO MAINTAIN ENGINE/ROTOR RPM AND HIS DECISION TO ENTER AN AUTOROTATION (FORCED LANDING). HIS EAGERNESS TO LAND AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.