SERS · Robinson R22 BETA · 2002-07-02 · Chatsworth, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02LA213
Event ID
20020703X01049
Type
Accident
Date
2002-07-02
Location
Chatsworth, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.280834, -118.609558
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22 BETA
Registration
N4072T
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in rotor blade contact with the ground. Contributing factors were the high altitude and the airframe vibration for an undetermined reason.