# NTSB FTW95LA041: Robinson R-22B, N888CG, Johnson City, TX, November 11, 1994 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: November 11, 1994, 09:30 local (15:30 UTC) - Place: Johnson City, TX - Coordinates: 30.270788, -98.400405 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.2708&lon=-98.4004&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 4, 1995 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 19302 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW95LA041 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19302/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA041 ## Probable cause THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE TRAILER WHILE LANDING. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - In flight collision with object, hover - in ground effect - object - vehicle - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - Roll over, landing ## Analysis WHILE LANDING, THE HELICOPTER CONTACTED A UTILITY TRAILER ADJACENT TO THE INTENDED POINT OF LANDING. THE REAR PORTION OF THE RIGHT SKID CAUGHT ON THE TRAILER AND THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER TO THE RIGHT, STRIKING THE GROUND WITH THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES. ## Factual narrative On November 11, 1994, at 0930 central standard time, a Robinson R-22, N888CG, was substantially damaged when it rolled over while landing, near Johnson City, Texas. The solo student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the solo personal flight. The helicopter departed from the Austin Executive Airpark, in Austin, Texas, at approximately 0900 central daylight time. The pilot stated that he flew to the Byram Ranch where he intended to land next to a utility trailer. He further stated that during his approach, he hovered near the trailer, turned into the wind, and commenced to land on the runway. A ranch worker stated that he observed the right rear portion of the skids catch on the trailer, and then saw the helicopter roll over to the right, striking the ground with the turning main rotor blades. During an interview by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the ranch worker stated that he observed the trailer "rolling" near the helicopter as it was landing and attempted to signal the pilot of the hazard. According to the pilot's endorsed statement, he has a valid student endorsement for solo flight in the R-22. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N888CG](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N888CG-1997-08-27), registration cancelled 1997-08-27, S/N 0536 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: ROBINSON R-22B - Registry model: [Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA](https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r22-beta) (registry code 7640110) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming O-320-B2C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-b2c) (registry code 42139, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Helicopter - Serial number: 0536 - Airframe hours: 5019 - Engines: LYCOMING O-320-B2C 160 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Mike Green, doing business as Mike Green & Associates - Registered owner: Rotor Wing Services Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, October 21, 1994, 21 hours before - Departed: 3R3, AUSTIN, TX - Airport: Byram Ranch Pvt Airstrip ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 24; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: right; flight hours: 59 total, 55 in this make and model, 25 as pilot in command, 4 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 180° at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 64 °F ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19941111038289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941111038289A), Nov 11, 1994: Robsin R22BETA, Johnson City, TX, Substantial damage. Landing next to a trailer entered hover. Skid caught on trailer. Helicopter rolled over. Trailer had begun to roll. ## Other investigations on N888CG (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB FTW89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA120), Jul 2, 1989: Robinson R22 (N888CG), Austin, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN A SITUATION WHERE HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH TEMPERATURE, TAILWIND,… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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