1 fatal · Robinson R22 Beta · 2006-08-10 · Tucson, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX06LA257
Event ID
20060817X01187
Type
Accident
Date
2006-08-10
Location
Tucson, AZ, USA
Coordinates
32.39722, -110.76889
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22 Beta
Registration
N7059S
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to reverse direction. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, that exceeded the helicopter's performance capability, and the rising mountainous terrain.