NONE · Robinson R-22 · 2002-01-20 · Manassas, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC02LA050
Event ID
20020204X00168
Type
Accident
Date
2002-01-20
Location
Manassas, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.721389, -77.515274
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R-22
Registration
N1964J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and bent airframe support tube. A factor in this accident was previous damage to the airframe support tube.