Pilot Debrief

Robinson R22 near El Campo, TX — 2020-06-16

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Date
2020-06-16
Location
El Campo, TX, USA
Aircraft
Robinson R22
Registration
N797SH
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the rice vegetation, which resulted in the helicopter's impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot of the helicopter, he was flying low-level about 20 mph, pollinating a rice field. He reported that he misjudged his operating altitude, and the helicopter contacted the rice vegetation. The helicopter entered an uncontrollable spin and impacted the rice field. The pilot reported that he was unharmed, but the helicopter was "totally destroyed". He added that the helicopter was operating normally, and the accident was due to "pilot error" in misjudging his altitude.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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