# NTSB MKC82DA170: Robinson R-22 HP, N9078N, Gardner, KS, September 9, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: September 9, 1982, 11:10 local (16:10 UTC)
- Place: Gardner, KS
- Location: 38.8068° N, 94.9567° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at GARDNER MUNI (K34), within about a mile (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.8068&lon=-94.9567&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 9, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70810
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC82DA170
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70810/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA170

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - vertical takeoff - performed, dual student
  - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor)
  - cyclic - improper use of, dual student (cause)
  - lack of total experience in type of aircraft, dual student (cause)
  - supervision - inadequate, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
  - lack of total experience in type operation, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
- Roll over, takeoff - initial climb

## Analysis

A NON-CFI RATED PLT WAS GIVING INSTRUCTION TO AN AIRPLANE PLT THAT HAD LOGGED A TOTAL OF 6 HRS IN HELICOPTERS. THE STUDENT PLT WAS LIFTING TO A HOVER WHEN A GUST OF WIND STRUCK THE AIRCRAFT FROM THE RIGHT SIDE. THE STUDENT PILOT MOVED THE CYCLIC PITCH CONTROL TO THE LEFT & THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER ON ITS LEFT SIDE. THE PLT SAID THAT HIS EFFORT TO STOP THE ROLL WAS INEFFECTIVE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9078N](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9078N-2021-07-31), registration cancelled 2021-07-31, S/N 0283, built 1982 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: ROBINSON R-22 HP
- Registry model: [Robinson Helicopter R22](https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r22) (registry code 7640102) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: 0283
- Airframe hours: 63
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-B2C 124 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Fire: Unknown
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Corporate Air
- Registered owner: Corporate Air
- Departed: K34, GARDNER, KS
- Destination: K34, GARDNER, KS
- Airport: K34, Gardner Muni, runway 17, 3,440 × 110 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 30; commercial, private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: helicopter, airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 1,831 total, 35 in this make and model, 1,630 as pilot in command, 92 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 4 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 176 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: TXD, 2 nm away

## 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 19820909044999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820909044999A), Sep 9, 1982: Robsin R22, Gardner, KS, Substantial damage. Hit by crosswind on lift off. Student used downwind cyclic. Helicopter rolled over. Non rated instructor pilot.

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.

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