2 fatal · SAM R. CROWELL SH-2R · 1992-05-03 · SOMERVILLE, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
BFO92FA051
Event ID
20001211X14575
Type
Accident
Date
1992-05-03
Location
SOMERVILLE, VA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
SAM R. CROWELL
Model
SH-2R
Registration
N1RX
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE HANDLING OF AIRCRAFT DURING AEROBATIC MANEUVER WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN OPERATION.