| Crash location | 44.191666°N, 120.975000°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect. |
| Nearest city | Bend, OR
44.058173°N, 121.315310°W 19.2 miles away |
| Tail number | N2341J |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 21 Sep 2007 |
| Aircraft type | Robinson R-22 Beta |
| Additional details: | None |
The commercial pilot stated he was demonstrating a pinnacle approach and landing to a Designated Pilot Examiner during a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) check ride. He stated the "Angle of approach was too great and too much collective was given which led to a rotor stall." The helicopter subsequently collided with terrain and rolled over resulting in substantial damage.
Proper descent rate not obtained/maintained during a pinnacle approach.