Aviation accident CEN20FA012

2 fatal · ROBINSON R22 Beta · 2019-10-23 · Hebbronville, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number: CEN20FA012
Event ID: 20191023X23030
Type: Accident
Date: 2019-10-23
Location: Hebbronville, TX, USA
Coordinates: 27.372499, -98.633331

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: ROBINSON
Model: R22 Beta
Registration: N7189D
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The failure of the spotter helicopter pilot to maintain clearance from the gunner helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the effects from the pilot’s use of impairing drugs.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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