SERS · Robinson R22 · 2019-04-07 · Clover, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA19LA144
Event ID
20190407X73853
Type
Accident
Date
2019-04-07
Location
Clover, VA, USA
Coordinates
36.819721, -78.783058
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22
Registration
N4047H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeoff at night without adequate runway lighting.