NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N8492A and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB LAX04CA193Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLong Beach, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering.NTSB LAX01LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLong Beach, CAFailure of the CFI to adequately monitor the flight, which resulted in a low airspeed autorotation and hard landing.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N8492A and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20040422006429AHovering · Long Beach, CA(-23) On April 22, 2004, at 1621 PDT, Robinson, R-22 beta, N8492A, was hovering on pad #1 at lgb airport facing approximately 270 degrees. The winds at the time were 300 at 16 knots. The pilot initiated a left pedal turn and lost control of the helicopter.…Accident 20010321006009ASfl Autorotation · Long Beach, CA(-23) Flight instructor was giving advanced training to student. During straight in autorotation practice the descent had deteriorated to a point beyond recovery. The flight instructor did not react in sufficient time to abort the autorotation and initiate a…