Aviation accident NYC04FA197

2 fatal · Robinson R-22 · 2004-08-29 · Northport, NY, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC04FA197
Event ID: 20040913X01406
Type: Accident
Date: 2004-08-29
Location: Northport, NY, USA
Coordinates: 40.928333, -73.341667

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Robinson
Model: R-22
Registration: N871CL
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

An improper maneuver by the flightcrew while attempting to avoid a kite, which resulted in mast bumping, the separation of the main rotor system, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent into water.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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