MINR · Robinson R22 · 2001-02-27 · Seattle, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA01LA054
Event ID
20010307X00555
Type
Accident
Date
2001-02-27
Location
Seattle, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.539318, -122.310775
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22
Registration
N8362Q
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Both pilots' exceedance of the proper descent rate during the autorotative descent. Factors included the helicopter's low altitude at maneuver initiation, the failure of both pilots to maintain the proper airspeed during the descent, and both pilots' delay in initiating remedial action.