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| Date: | Tuesday 4 June 2002 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N8380H |
| MSN: | 0325 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1983 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3795 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-B2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tunica, Mississippi -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Tunica, MA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
A Robinson R-22 helicopter collided with the ground as the pilot hovered over a rice field. The pilot reported that his attention was diverted, and the right skid collided with a berm, causing the helicopter to roll over. Examination of the helicopter failed to reveal any abnormalities or malfunctions.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper control of cyclic, resulting in impact with terrain and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL02LA119
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 15:44 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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