At 17:13 PDT, a Robinson R22 crashed into hilly terrain while maneuvering over the LaJolla Indian Reservation. The pilot and instructor were seriously injured. The flight originated from private property at an undetermined time and was destined for local area flight with landings on the Indian reservation. According to emergency responders, the pilot stated that, at the time of the accident, there was confusion regarding who was manipulating the flight controls.
April 26, San Diego, Calif. / Robinson R22
At 17:13 PDT, a Robinson R22 crashed into hilly terrain while maneuvering over the LaJolla Indian Reservation. The pilot and instructor were seriously injured. The flight originated from private property at an undetermined time and was destined for local area flight with landings on the Indian reservation. According to emergency responders, the pilot stated that, at the time of the accident, there was confusion regarding who was manipulating the flight controls....
Key Takeaways:
- A Robinson R22 helicopter crashed into hilly terrain on the LaJolla Indian Reservation, resulting in serious injuries to both the pilot and instructor.
- The flight, which originated from private property, was intended for local area operations with landings planned on the reservation.
- The pilot reported that confusion existed between himself and the instructor regarding who was manipulating the flight controls at the time of the accident.
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