2 fatal · Robinson R22 Beta · 2002-05-22 · Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02FA173
Event ID
20020531X00796
Type
Accident
Date
2002-05-22
Location
Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.61639, -119.000556
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22 Beta
Registration
N7194J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's poor decision to continue the flight into the rising mountainous terrain, and subsequent failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Contributing factors were rising mountainous terrain, the high density altitude, and the exceeded weight and balance and performance capability of the helicopter.