NONE · Robinson R-22 · 2004-07-29 · Boise, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA04CA149
Event ID
20040819X01261
Type
Accident
Date
2004-07-29
Location
Boise, ID, USA
Coordinates
43.563056, -116.221389
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R-22
Registration
N8356R
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to initiate a flare prior to contacting the ground while attempting to land the helicopter on a dark night. Factors include a distraction created by the flicker of a low rotor rpm light, the glare of nearby flood lights, and the lack of ambient illumination of the landing area.