2 fatal · Robinson R-22 BETA · 2001-11-05 · ESCONDIDO, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02FA020
Event ID
20011120X02275
Type
Accident
Date
2001-11-05
Location
ESCONDIDO, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.185276, -117.126945
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R-22 BETA
Registration
N7197Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while approaching to land at his private helipad. Factors in the accident were night conditions, inadequate illumination of the landing pad, and a likely low visibility condition due to fog.