No fatalities
10 Nov 2021: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA — FLYING J SERVICES LLC — Freer, TX
On 10 Nov 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.
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