Robinson R22-BETA N221CW
23 March 1996 · Fairfield, New Jersey, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 23 March 1996 at about 13:32 local time, a Robinson R22-BETA registered N221CW, operated by Skyline Helicopters, Inc., was involved in an accident near Fairfield, New Jersey, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 13:32
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Fairfield, New Jersey, United States
- Nearest airport
- Essex County (CDW)
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
- Aircraft
- Robinson R22-BETA
- Registration
- N221CW
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Skyline Helicopters, Inc.
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- NYC96LA077
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Probable cause
the flight instructor's inadequate supervision in that he delayed corrective action in recovering the low rotor RPM resulting in a loss of control.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot had been performing hover practice. During an ascent to a hover, the helicopter drifted left and rearward, and the main rotor RPM decayed. The CFI took over the controls and attempted to stabilize the helicopter, when the helicopter's tail rotor struck the ground. The helicopter then spun 720 degrees, struck the ground and rolled over. Examination of the wreckage revealed no preimpact failure of the helicopter controls or drive train.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Robinson R22 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 1996 | Robinson R22 BETA | Halsey, Oregon, United States | Avia Flight Services Inc. | Fatal | 1 |
| 15 Dec 1996 | Robinson R22 BETA | Lakeport, California, United States | Resort Aviation | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Jun 1996 | Robinson R22 BETA | Paso Robles, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Apr 1996 | Robinson R22 BETA | Franklin, Louisiana, United States | Jerry Satterfield | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jun 1996 | Robinson R22 BETA | Santa Clarita, California, United States | Peter Lowery | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Dec 1996 | Robinson R22 HP | Islip, New York, United States | Atlantic Coast Helicopter | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 1996 | Pitts S-2B | Freehold Twsp, New Jersey, United States | John Mullaney | Fatal | 1 |
| 13 Jun 1996 | Beechcraft V35 | Williamstown, New Jersey, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |
| 18 Jul 1996 | Champion 7GCBC | Farmingdale, New Jersey, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 24 Jul 1996 | Piper PA-28-181 | Sea Bright, New Jersey, United States | Albert J. Battifarano | Fatal | 1 |
| 7 Sep 1996 | Piper PA-28-140 | Frankford Twnsp, New Jersey, United States | Robert S. Golabek | Fatal | 1 |
| 25 Jan 1996 | Cessna 150M | Readington, New Jersey, United States | - | No injuries | - |