MINR · Robinson R-22 Beta · 2003-06-11 · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX03LA191
Event ID
20030617X00889
Type
Accident
Date
2003-06-11
Location
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Coordinates
33.688331, -112.082496
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R-22 Beta
Registration
N7508D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper use of the throttle control, the certified flight instructor (CFI) inadequate supervision, and the student's control interference, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm.