SERS · Robinson R-22B2 · 2000-12-22 · MESQUITE, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW01LA042
Event ID
20010105X00033
Type
Accident
Date
2000-12-22
Location
MESQUITE, TX, USA
Coordinates
32.87989, -96.650367
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R-22B2
Registration
N7158M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The student pilot's abrupt control input, which resulted in a tail rotor blade strike. Factors were the CFI's delay in taking remedial action and the student pilot's lack of total experience.