Loss of Main Rotor Control Helicopter Accidents

If you fly, or plan to fly R-22 & R44 helicopters, this publication is essential reading, and could save your life.

Loss of Main Rotor Control Helicopter Accidents.

 

 

 

 


Special investigation of accidents involving loss of main rotor control in the R-22 was prompted, in part by a fatal accident that occurred during an instructional flight near Richmond, California.
The flight instructor had 2,000 hours in the R-22, and the student had 4 hours. The helicopter was being operated at normal rotor RPM, within the approved flight envelope.


 

Contents:

  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • The R22 Design
  • General Description
  • Flight Control System
  • Main Rotor System
  • Flight Control Responsiveness
  • Original Certification
  • Recent Robinson Helicopter Company Design Changes
  • Accident Data and Accident Investigation Revew
  • Characteristics of Accidents Involving Loss of Main Rotor Control
  • Accident Investigation Review
  • Faa Oversight
  • Certification Reviews
  • Recent FAA Actions
  • Flight Testing of the R22 and R44
  • Summary Discussion
  • Findings
  • Recommendations
  • Summary Reports of R22 Loss of Main Rotor Control Accidents
  • Summary Reports of R44 Loss of Main Rotor Control Accidents
  • Main Rotor Hub Teeter Angle and RPM Decay Survey
  • Applicable Safety Recommendations and Related Correspondence

 

Soft Cover 116 Pages.