ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY ROBINSON R44 II
Ringaskiddy, Ireland — August 18, 2014
Event Information
| Date | August 18, 2014 |
| Event Type | INC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14WA530 |
| Event ID | 20141014X25122 |
| Location | Ringaskiddy, Ireland |
| Country | EI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | ROBINSON R44 II |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On August 18, 2014, about 1335 UTC, a Robinson R44, EI-DDA (s/n 10105) was involved in a forced landing following an inflight vibration near Ringaskiddy, Ireland. The engine was significantly damaged. The pilot was not injured.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Ireland. Any further information may be obtained from:
Air Accident Investigation Unit, Ireland
Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sport
Leeson Lane
Dublin 2, Ireland
[email protected]
Chief Investigator
Paul Farrell
Telephone: +353-(0)1-604 1219
Facsimile: +353-(0)1-6041514
E-mail: [email protected]
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Air Accident Investigation Unit of Ireland.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.