Robinson R-22B N40411
19 November 1994 · Magnolia, Delaware, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 19 November 1994 at about 22:15 local time, a Robinson R-22B registered N40411 was involved in an accident near Magnolia, Delaware, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 22:15
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Magnolia, Delaware, United States
- Nearest airport
- Elliott Heliport (DE24)
- Coordinates
- 39.0604, -75.4703
- Aircraft
- Robinson R-22B
- Registration
- N40411
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Destroyed
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- BFO95LA013
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while hovering.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT STATED HE WAS HOVERING THE HELICOPTER OVER HIS FARM WHEN IT DEVELOPED LOW RPM. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT '...THE RPM WARNING WENT OFF. WHILE IN THE MIDST OF RECOVERING A SKID HIT THE GROUND HARD. HELICOPTER BOUNCED ONCE AND THEN ROLLED OVER.'
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Robinson R-22B accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 1994 | Robinson R-22B | Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States | Beegle, Phillip H., JR. | No injuries | - |
| 11 Nov 1994 | Robinson R-22B | Johnson City, Texas, United States | Mike Green | No injuries | - |
| 23 Mar 1994 | Robinson R-22B | Simi Valley, California, United States | Orbic Helicopter, Inc | No injuries | - |
| 22 Nov 1994 | Robinson R-22B | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | Rainbow Pacific Helicopters, L | Minor injuries | - |
| 6 Aug 1994 | Robinson R-22B | Agua Dulce, California, United States | Peter Lowry | Minor injuries | - |
| 28 Sep 1994 | Robinson R-22B | Knightdale, North Carolina, United States | Raleigh Helicopters | Fatal | 1 |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 1994 | Cessna P210N | New Castle, Delaware, United States | Dipetro, Anthony | Serious injuries | - |
| 21 Jan 1994 | Cessna 152 | Georgetown, Delaware, United States | Laurel Aero Services | Serious injuries | - |
| 3 Apr 1994 | Piper PA-38-112 | New Castle, Delaware, United States | Dawn Aeronautics | No injuries | - |
| 26 Aug 1994 | Beechcraft 36 | Georgetown, Delaware, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Aug 1994 | Beechcraft A-23 | Felton, Delaware, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jun 1993 | Cessna 150E | Selbyville, Delaware, United States | Atlantic Coastal Aerial | Fatal | 1 |