Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX88LA193

PASO ROBLES, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N32Y

ROBINSON R22

Analysis

DURING A LOCAL INTRODUCTORY INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT, THE STUDENT LOST CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER. THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WAS UNABLE TO TAKE CONTROL BEFORE THE TAIL ROTOR CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN AND ROLLED OVER.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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