Robinson R22 crash near Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Name: Helicopter crash — Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Start: 2016-01-22
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

minor2016-01-22

Summary

The loss of helicopter control as a result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.

Incident details

Date

2016-01-22

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Aircraft

Operator

J & J AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC

Operator type

civil

Fatalities

Injuries

Probable cause

Mechanical failure

Weather

VMC

Source

36.2672, -115.3411

Quick stats

Severityminor

Fatalities0

Injuries1

SourceNTSB CAROL

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