Robinson R44
Hebron, NE, July 27, 2020
Event Information
| Date | July 27, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hebron, NE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.15194, -97.58444 |
| Airport | Hebron Muni |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA316 |
| Event ID | 20200727X90604 |
Aircraft
| Make | Robinson |
| Model | R44 |
| Registration # | N771GB |
| Operator | Rotorwings Aviation LLC |
| Owner | Rotorwings Aviation LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight to sump the fuel tanks prior to flight.
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.