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ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA accident at Freer, TX, 10 Nov 2021

Freer, TX, United States

On November 10, 2021, a ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA operated by FLYING J SERVICES LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Freer, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s encounter with ‘settling with power’ while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent hard landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s encounter with ‘settling with power’ while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent hard landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotAttain/maintain not possible