Accident Robinson R22 N9065D, Wednesday 15 September 1982

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Date:	Wednesday 15 September 1982
Time:	18:15 LT
Type:	Robinson R22
Owner/operator:	Tejas Helicopters Inc.
Registration:	N9065D
MSN:	0148
Total airframe hrs:	110 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming O-320-A2C
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Austin, TX - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Training
Departure airport:	Austin, TX (3R3)
Destination airport:	Austin, TX (3R3)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
DURING PRACTICE AUTOROTATION WITH POWER RECOVERY STUDENT WAS LATE IN APPLYING POWER AND AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN AND ROLLED OVER. INSTRUCTOR TRIED TO RECOVER BUT WAS ALSO TOO LATE IN APPLICATION OF REMEDIAL ACTION.

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