NONE · ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA · 2014-09-19 · Cahokia, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN14LA517
Event ID
20140923X41257
Type
Accident
Date
2014-09-19
Location
Cahokia, IL, USA
Coordinates
38.569366, -90.170288
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R22 BETA
Registration
N115DD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s poor decision to take off with the clutch warning light illuminated, which resulted in the total failure of the fan assembly due to a lack of lubrication. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s failure to lubricate the lower actuator bearing at the last annual inspection.