NONE · Robinson R22 Beta · 2002-02-21 · Glendora, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02FA088
Event ID
20020227X00274
Type
Accident
Date
2002-02-21
Location
Glendora, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.172779, -117.851112
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22 Beta
Registration
N8045K
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Contributing factors were the high helicopter gross weight and density altitude, and the descending mountainous terrain.