Aviation Accident Summary SEA87LA175

TUKWILA, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N8379Z

ROBINSON R-22

Analysis

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND IN A FIELD AND AT ABOUT 3 FEET AGL, THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO SECURE THE RIGHT CABIN DOOR. DUE TO THE DISTRACTION THE PILOT ALLOWED THE REAR SKIDS TO CONTACT THE GROUND AND A HARD LANDING RESULTED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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