No fatalities
29 Sep 2022: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R-22 BETA — Helistar Aviation — Nashville, TN
On 29 Sep 2022, a ROBINSON HELICOPTER R-22 BETA operated by Helistar Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Nashville, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering in crosswind conditions resulting in the student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter, impact with terrain, and dynamic rollover. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
A loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering in crosswind conditions resulting in the student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter, impact with terrain, and dynamic rollover.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilot