ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 369465
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Tuesday 29 November 1988 |
| Time: | 13:28 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 |
| Owner/operator: | Dave Manning |
| Registration: | N9035U |
| MSN: | 0088 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1981 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2439 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-A2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sharon, MA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | South Boston, MA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
AFTER THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TOOK CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER FOR A LANDING, THE HELICOPTER LOST POWER. THE PILOT AUTOROTATED TO A HARD LANDING AND THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER ONTO ITS RIGHT SIDE. A POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL DISCREPANCIES, HOWEVER ONLY 3/10TH OF A GALLON OF FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE FUEL CAPACITY IS 19.8 GALLONS OF WHICH 19.2 GALLONS IS USEABLE.
Probable Cause: ENGINE POWER LOSS WHILE LANDING DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB NYC89LA041
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2024 14:56 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation