Accident Robinson R22 N2308X,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354838
 
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Date:Friday 30 January 1998
Time:17:19 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic R22 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robinson R22
Owner/operator:Channel Islands Aviaiton
Registration: N2308X
MSN: 1963
Year of manufacture:1991
Engine model:Lycoming O-320
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Oxnard, CA -   United States of America
Phase: Take off
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Camarillo, CA (KCMA)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot reported that he was doing touch-and-go landings to the dirt taxiway. The helicopter touched down hard and the left skid got stuck in the mud. The pilot then attempted to liftoff, but the helicopter rolled onto its left side and he 'couldn't recover from dynamic rollover.'

Probable Cause: The pilot's improper use of the collective during the initiation of the rollover, which prevented the recovery from the condition.

Accident investigation:
cover
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: LAX98LA083
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 3 years
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB LAX98LA083

Location

Revision history:

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