Robinson R44
Dakota, IL — July 27, 2020
Event Information
| Date | July 27, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA313 |
| Event ID | 20200727X61210 |
| Location | Dakota, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.43945, -89.51527 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Robinson |
| Model | R44 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor clearance from a ground obstacle during a landing.
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.