ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 284218
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| Date: | Saturday 29 September 2007 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R-22 BETA |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N74557 |
| MSN: | 3900 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2005 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Silver City, New Mexico -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Douglas, AZ |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The student pilot reported that he was tying to locate a fence in the bottom of a narrow canyon . As he was making a turn, the helicopter encountered a tailwind which caused it to settle. The main rotor struck a tree and the helicopter subsequently impacted the terrain. An examination of the helicopter systems showed no anomalies.
Probable Cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting in his settling with power and subsequent impact with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN07LA167
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Sep-2022 13:37 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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