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Aviation accident CEN22LA400

SERS · ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II · 2022-08-21 · San Isidro, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN22LA400
Event ID
20220829105816
Type
Accident
Date
2022-08-21
Location
San Isidro, TX, USA
Coordinates
27.72606, -98.36814

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Registration
N4447A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper decision to conduct an autorotation with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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