Aviation accident FTW03LA172

Name: aviation accident: Robinson R22 Beta near Houston (2003-06-12)
Start: 2003-06-12
Location: Houston, TX, USA

MINR · Robinson R22 Beta · 2003-06-12 · Houston, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW03LA172
Event ID: 20030616X00880
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-06-12
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Coordinates: 29.883333, -95.833335

Injuries

Highest injury: MINR
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 2
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Robinson
Model: R22 Beta
Registration: N7198H
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing high winds.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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