NONE · Robinson R22 · 2019-04-13 · Bradenton Beach, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA19TA153
Event ID
20190415X91116
Type
Accident
Date
2019-04-13
Location
Bradenton Beach, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.450555, -82.686111
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22
Registration
N689M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to execute a low altitude turn that resulted in a strong tailwind and to reduce the airspeed to 0 knots and the flight instructor's diverted attention and inadequate monitoring, which resulted in the helicopter settling with power.