Robinson R22 N8034J
9 September 1989 · Kent, Washington, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 9 September 1989 at about 21:00 local time, a Robinson R22 registered N8034J, operated by Classic Helicopters, was involved in an accident near Kent, Washington, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 21:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Kent, Washington, United States
- Coordinates
- 47.8010, -122.2807
- Aircraft
- Robinson R22
- Registration
- N8034J
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Classic Helicopters
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Seattle → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Destroyed
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA89LA167
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Probable cause
THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S FAILURE TO TAKE TIMELY CORRECTIVE ACTION TO RECOVER FROM A LOW ROTOR RPM CONDITION, RESULTING IN IMPACT WITH THE GROUND.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
WHILE ON TAKEOFF AT 300 FT AGL, THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT RETARDED THE THROTTLE TO SIMULATE AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE PRESOLO STUDENT DID NOT LOWER THE COLLECTIVE TO ENTER AUTOROTATION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ROTOR RPM. THE CFI INITIATED REMEDIAL ACTION TOO LATE TO AVOID IMPACT WITH THE GROUND. THE ACFT IMPACTED AT 40 KTS, FRACTURING THE LANDING GEAR, AND THE ACFT ROLLED OVER. THIS WAS THE CFI'S FIRST FLT WITH THIS STUDENT WHO HAD 20 HRS FLT TIME.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Robinson R22 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 1989 | Robinson R22 | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | Arizona Wing and Rotor | No injuries | - |
| 2 Jul 1989 | Robinson R22 | Austin, Texas, United States | Alan Smith | Minor injuries | - |
| 24 Feb 1989 | Robinson R22 | Hayward, California, United States | Skyline Helicopters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 17 Aug 1989 | Robinson R22 | Manassas, Virginia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Oct 1989 | Robinson R22 | Bethpage, New York, United States | American Helicopters Corp. | No injuries | - |
| 31 Jul 1989 | Robinson R22 | Brinnon, Washington, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 1989 | Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp ) 415D | Vancouver, Washington, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 18 Nov 1989 | Cessna 140 | Amboy, Washington, United States | Larry Cahoon | No injuries | - |
| 21 Nov 1989 | Cessna 172 | Bremerton, Washington, United States | Flight Tech, Inc | Minor injuries | - |
| 29 Nov 1989 | Cessna A-185-F | Seattle, Washington, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Nov 1989 | Hiller UH-12E | Raymond, Washington, United States | Glacier Helicopters | No injuries | - |
| 11 Dec 1989 | Aero Commander 600 S-2D | Walla Walla, Washington, United States | - | No injuries | - |