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 at 17:13 PDT, seriously injuring the pilot and instructor.
- The flight originated from private property and was intended for local area operations, including landings on the reservation.
- The pilot reported confusion regarding who was manipulating the flight controls at the time of the accident.
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