Final
1 fatal
May 14, 2023
N40506 crash at Brady, TX
Robinson R22 Beta — Loss of control on ground at PVT (Brady, TX)
DateMay 14, 2023
Tail numberN40506
AircraftRobinson R22 Beta · Robinson R22 · R22
LocationPVT — Brady, TX
Phase of flightStanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseCEN23FA183
Probable cause
The non-certificated pilot’s failure to ensure the collective friction control was adequately engaged during an on-ground engine run, which resulted in the helicopter inadvertently becoming airborne. Contributing to the crash were the pilot’s various physical and mental conditions and his use of potentially impairing medications.
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