MINR · Robinson R-22 · 2002-10-04 · Louisburg, NC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL03LA001
Event ID
20021007X05285
Type
Accident
Date
2002-10-04
Location
Louisburg, NC, USA
Coordinates
36.027778, -78.330558
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R-22
Registration
N222MQ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper use of flight controls (collective and cyclic) during an attempted takeoff to a hover, that resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain, and dynamic rollover.