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Aviation accident CEN14LA520

MINR · ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA · 2014-09-26 · Albuquerque, NM, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN14LA520
Event ID
20140926X44653
Type
Accident
Date
2014-09-26
Location
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Coordinates
35.230556, -106.875274

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R22 BETA
Registration
N7026J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm during a pinnacle approach, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the approach given the helicopter's weight and the high-density altitude.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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