NONE · Robinson R22 Beta · 2004-09-04 · St. Thomas, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA04LA131
Event ID
20040930X01542
Type
Accident
Date
2004-09-04
Location
St. Thomas, USA
Coordinates
18.335557, -64.895576
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22 Beta
Registration
N176FM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot-in-command to comply with performance data related to the recommended takeoff profile and his failure to perform remedial action following reduced tailrotor effectiveness, resulting in subsequent initiation of an autorotation and ditching.