You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Friday 11 November 1994 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 Beta |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N888CG |
| MSN: | 0536 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5019 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-J2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Johnson City, TX -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Austin, TX (3R3) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
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.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE TRAILER WHILE LANDING.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB FTW95LA041
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 2 July 1989 | N888CG | Rotorwing Services, Inc. | 0 | 15 miles ESE of Austin, Texas | |
w/o |
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Mar-2024 12:25 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation