ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296661
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| Date: | Saturday 7 September 2002 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R-22B |
| Owner/operator: | Prestige Helicopter |
| Registration: | N707RG |
| MSN: | 3266 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2001 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 505 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-J2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Jamestown, Kentucky -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | JAMESTOWN, KY (K24) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The helicopter was being utilized by a photographer to take pictures of boats during a race conducted on a lake. According to the pilot, the helicopter was about 200 feet above the lake, when he spotted a boat that was not previously photographed. The pilot made a left turn and began a descent to keep pace with the boat. The pilot further stated "...I noticed an abnormal sink rate and put in aft cyclic. The rate did not arrest, so I brought in more aft cyclic along with collective power. As I came into about 50 to 100 feet agl, I heard a low RPM warning horn. I continued to slow the [helicopter], while rolling on throttle. The descent rate brought the [helicopter] in contact with the water." The helicopter sank and came to rest at a depth of about 115 feet. It was not recovered.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate, which resulted in low rotor rpm and a collision with water.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC02LA186
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 09:15 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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