Aviation Accident Summary ANC85LA121

SUMMIT LAKE, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N8530J

ROBINSON R-22A

Analysis

HELICOPTER STRUCK GLASSY WATER LAKE DURING A LOW ALT TURN. PLT/FLT INSTRUCTOR SAID HE BECAME DISORIENTED DURING THE TURN, AFTER HE LOOKED INSIDE THE HELICOPTER BRIEFLY TO CHECK THE ROTOR RPM. ACCIDENT OCCURED DURING A BRIGHT NIGHT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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