Final
1 minor
May 3, 2024
N4082J accident at Olympia, WA
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA — Loss of control in flight at OLM (Olympia, WA)
DateMay 3, 2024
Tail numberN4082J
AircraftRobinson R22 BETA · Robinson R22 · R22
LocationOLM — Olympia, WA
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseWPR24LA139
Probable cause
The flight instructor’s delayed action to arrest the descending, left pedal turn while maneuvering for a low-altitude hover with the helicopter near the maximum gross weight limitation, which resulted in an impact with the ground and a dynamic rollover.
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