Helicopter NTSB Accident & Incident Reports
Date: March 9, 2011 | Location: Bulverde, Texas | Aircraft: Robinson R22 Beta | Local Registration: N112HE | Accident Number: CEN11LA226
The in-flight separation of the fuel cap, which impacted the helicopter’s tail rotor and resulted in the loss of tail rotor thrust. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots, who did not ensure that the fuel cap was securely tightened before flight.