Robinson R-22 BETA N933CB
25 June 2003 · Dexter, Missouri, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 25 June 2003 at about 15:02 local time, a Robinson R-22 BETA registered N933CB, operated by Show-Me Helicopters, was involved in an accident near Dexter, Missouri, 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 15:02
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Dexter, Missouri, United States
- Coordinates
- 36.7775, -89.9411
- Aircraft
- Robinson R-22 BETA
- Registration
- N933CB
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Show-Me Helicopters
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Dexter → Dexter
- Aircraft damage
- Destroyed
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CHI03LA182
People
1 person died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires during the aerial application flight. Factors contributing to the accident were the helicopter's low altitude and the transmission wires.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The helicopter was destroyed by impact and a post-impact fire, following an in-flight collision with transmission wires during an aerial application maneuver. No anomalies were found with the helicopter that could be associated with any pre-impact condition.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Robinson R-22 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2003 | Robinson R-22 BETA | Encinitas, California, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 3 Aug 2003 | Robinson R-22 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 12 Feb 2003 | Robinson R-22 | Pompano Beach, Florida, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 2 Jul 2003 | Robinson R-22 | West Liberty, Ohio, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 3 Jun 2003 | Robinson R-22 BETA | Montpelier, Virginia, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 20 Apr 2003 | Robinson R-22 BETA | Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2003 | Yadon STARFLIGHT STILETTO | Peculiar, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Jun 2003 | Quicksilver MXL II | Marceline, Missouri, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 19 Sep 2003 | Brice LANCAIR LEGACY | Kimberling City, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Jan 2003 | Cessna 150M | Charleston, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Mar 2003 | Cessna 180K | St Charles, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Jun 2003 | Cessna A188B | Hornersville, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |