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Aviation accident WPR13LA222

MINR · ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA · 2013-05-09 · Honolulu, HI, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR13LA222
Event ID
20130509X00705
Type
Accident
Date
2013-05-09
Location
Honolulu, HI, USA
Coordinates
21.311111, -157.859161

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R22 BETA
Registration
N5ZK
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The mechanic’s failure to properly inspect the helicopter following maintenance performed by an apprentice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the improper rigging of the mixture control assembly.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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