NONE · ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA · 2012-02-20 · Antioch, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR12LA109
Event ID
20120220X14409
Type
Accident
Date
2012-02-20
Location
Antioch, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.035278, -121.755279
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R22 BETA
Registration
N7508Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control personnel to issue the helicopter pilot with a prompt and appropriate alternate course of action upon receiving a conflict alert.