ROBINSON R44
Pahrump, NV — October 16, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 16, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA021 |
| Event ID | 20201022102178 |
| Location | Pahrump, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.16581, -115.90381 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON |
| Model | R44 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while hovering low over a body a water while facing into the sun, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent impact with the lake surface.
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.