Robinson R-22 N8380H
4 June 2002 · Tunica, Mississippi, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 4 June 2002 at about 23:30 local time, a Robinson R-22 registered N8380H was involved in an accident near Tunica, Mississippi, United States. One person was 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 23:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Tunica, Mississippi, United States
- Coordinates
- 34.6774, -90.3789
- Aircraft
- Robinson R-22
- Registration
- N8380H
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Business
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Tunica → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- ATL02LA119
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
The pilot's improper control of cyclic, resulting in impact with terrain and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
A Robinson R-22 helicopter collided with the ground as the pilot hovered over a rice field. The pilot reported that his attention was diverted, and the right skid collided with a berm, causing the helicopter to roll over. Examination of the helicopter failed to reveal any abnormalities or malfunctions.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Robinson R-22 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2002 | Robinson R-22 | Nome, Alaska, United States | Bering Air Inc | No injuries | - |
| 14 Jun 2002 | Robinson R-22 BETA | North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Silver State Helicopters | No injuries | - |
| 20 Jan 2002 | Robinson R-22 | Manassas, Virginia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Mar 2002 | Robinson R-22 | Coral Springs, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 31 Jan 2002 | Robinson R-22 BETA | Silver City, Montana, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 4 Oct 2002 | Robinson R-22 | Louisburg, North Carolina, United States | Corporate Aviation Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2002 | Saab-Scania Ab (Saab) SF340B | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States | Mesaba Airlines | Serious injuries | - |
| 8 Jan 2002 | Cessna 170B | Bellewood, Mississippi, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 14 Mar 2002 | Beechcraft C24R | Greenville, Mississippi, United States | Earnest Doyle Mosley | No injuries | - |
| 5 Sep 2002 | Beechcraft B-55 | Jackson, Mississippi, United States | West Properties | No injuries | - |
| 16 May 2002 | Taber LANCAIR SUPER ES | Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 27 Jun 2002 | Piper PA-28-140 | Picayune, Mississippi, United States | - | No injuries | - |