N797SH is a 2004 Robinson Helicopter R22. It is a rotorcraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming O-360 series rated at 180 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Nov 2004. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Dec 2021. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistered in Fredericksburg, TX in 2018 · deregistered in 2004.
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According to the pilot of the helicopter, he was flying low-level about 20 mph, pollinating a rice field. He reported that he misjudged his operating altitude, and the helicopter contacted the rice vegetation. The helicopter entered an uncontrollable spin and impacted the rice field. The pilot reported that he was unharmed, but the helicopter was "totally destroyed". He added that the helicopter was operating normally, and the accident was due to "pilot error" in misjudging his altitude.
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