NONE · Robinson R-22 BETA · 2007-09-29 · Silver City, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN07LA167
Event ID
20071002X01489
Type
Accident
Date
2007-09-29
Location
Silver City, NM, USA
Coordinates
33.016666, -108.433334
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R-22 BETA
Registration
N74557
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting in his settling with power and subsequent impact with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the trees.