NONE · Robinson R22 · 2018-06-17 · Sterling City, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN18CA294
Event ID
20180725X25209
Type
Accident
Date
2018-06-17
Location
Sterling City, TX, USA
Coordinates
31.833055, -100.980834
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22
Registration
N410MM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper decision to exit the helicopter without shutting down the engine, which allowed the collective/throttle to increase and resulted in a loss of control of the unattended helicopter.