NONE · Robinson R22 Beta · 2003-06-28 · Prescott, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX03CA215
Event ID
20030728X01204
Type
Accident
Date
2003-06-28
Location
Prescott, AZ, USA
Coordinates
34.583332, -112.300003
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22 Beta
Registration
N332MD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, and, his improper use of the collective, throttle, and anti-torque controls during the attempted recovery. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to completely relinquish the controls, and the high density altitude environmental condition.