NONE · Robinson R22 Beta II · 2004-04-27 · Squaw Valley, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX04CA198
Event ID
20040608X00755
Type
Accident
Date
2004-04-27
Location
Squaw Valley, CA, USA
Coordinates
36.640823, -119.289169
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22 Beta II
Registration
N7521P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate compensation for tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.