Robinson R22 accident near Fulton, MO
On October 17, 2018, a Robinson R22 (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Fulton, MO. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- October 17, 2018
- Place
- Fulton, MO
- Aircraft
- Robinson R22 · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 38.859°N, 91.909°W
- NTSB ID
- 20181019X05527
Official records · CEN19FA009
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHTOn October 17, 2018, about 1421 central daylight time, a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter, N923SH, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fulton, Missouri. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 solo instructional flight. According to the operator, the pilot had been receiving instruction toward his rotorcraft-helicopter rating. The intent of the flight was to fly solo from Moscow Mills, Missouri, to Columbia Regional Airport (COU), Columbia, Missouri, and perform touch-and-go landings at COU. The helicopter departed Moscow Mills about 1345 and impacted terrain about 36 minutes later while on a direct route to COU. One witness reported that he saw the helicopter flying and heard the engine stop. He stated that the helicopter began to lose altitude and spin in a downward spiral. Another witness reported that he observed the helicopter flying toward him with its nose pointed downward about 45°. He stated that the blades were turning slowly and that the helicopter was making a circular motion along its axis, but not a spiral, as it flew toward the ground. There were no distress calls from the pilot and no radar information was available for the flight. PERSONNEL INFORMATIONThe pilot had a rotorcraft endorsement for solo flight in the R22 helicopter. AIRCRAFT INFORMATIONAccording to information provided by the operator, the helicopter departed Moscow Mills with 28 gallons of fuel onboard. Information published by the manufacturer indicated that the helicopter consumed betwee
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, and the pilot's delay in entering an autorotation following the loss of engine power, which resulted in a main rotor stall due to low rotor rpm and an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
