Robinson R-22B N8064E
8 May 1992 · Anaheim, California, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 8 May 1992 at about 18:03 local time, a Robinson R-22B registered N8064E, operated by Southern California Sports MED, was involved in an accident near Anaheim, California, United States. One person was on board and one died. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 18:03
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Anaheim, California, United States
- Coordinates
- 33.8398, -117.9505
- Aircraft
- Robinson R-22B
- Registration
- N8064E
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Southern California Sports MED
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Business
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Unknown → Temecula
- Aircraft damage
- Destroyed
- Weather
- IMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- LAX92FA206
People
1 person died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM DURING THE AUTOROTATION.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
ABOUT 4 MINUTES AFTER TAKING OFF FROM A HOSPITAL HELIPAD WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT ABOUT 150 TO 200 FEET AGL, THE HELICOPTER'S ENGINE LOSS POWER. THE HELICOPTER WAS OBSERVED MAKING AN IMMEDIATE LEFT TURN AND DESCENDING RAPIDLY. WITNESSES SAID THE HELICOPTER'S ROTOR BLADE WAS TURNING VERY SLOWLY. THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND WITH VERY LOW ROTOR RPM FOLLOWING THE VERTICAL DESCENT. THE ENGINE AND ALL ACCESSORIES WERE EXAMINED IN DETAIL WITH NO MECHANICAL DEFICIENCIES NOTED. NO DEFICIENCIES WERE FOUND IN THE CONTROL SYSTEM, ROTOR SYSTEM OR CLUTCH FREE WHEELING UNIT.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Robinson R-22B accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 1992 | Robinson R-22B | Carlsbad, California, United States | Civic Helicopters, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 4 May 1992 | Robinson R-22B | Sun Valley, California, United States | Complete Aviation Services | No injuries | - |
| 23 Dec 1992 | Robinson R-22B | Long Beach, California, United States | CSR Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 2 Jun 1992 | Robinson R-22B | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fredrick G. Cleeves | No injuries | - |
| 25 Jan 1992 | Robinson R-22B | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | Wilkes, Clyde H. | No injuries | - |
| 28 Mar 1992 | Robinson R-22B | Phillipsburg, Ohio, United States | M.g. Helicopters, Inc | Minor injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 1992 | Piper PA-28R-201T | Ludlow, California, United States | Higgins, Melvin W & Jean | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Feb 1992 | Beechcraft C-23 | Fullerton, California, United States | Eldon R. Howe | No injuries | - |
| 23 Feb 1992 | Cessna 150 | San Jose, California, United States | Veda Corporation | Minor injuries | - |
| 23 Feb 1992 | Cessna 182N | San Ardo, California, United States | Soil Service, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 25 Feb 1992 | Grumman G-164B | Dixon, California, United States | Sunrise Duster, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 25 Feb 1992 | Bellanca 7ECA | Apple Valley, California, United States | Chester Waite | Serious injuries | - |