SERS · Robinson R22 Beta · 2002-03-29 · North Las Vegas, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02LA119
Event ID
20020403X00454
Type
Accident
Date
2002-03-29
Location
North Las Vegas, NV, USA
Coordinates
36.211666, -115.195831
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22 Beta
Registration
N7040C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the flight instructor to properly judge the landing flare and add adequate cyclic, resulting in a hard landing which collapsed the left skid. The wind gusts were a factor.