ROBINSON R44
Austell, GA — November 18, 2020
Event Information
| Date | November 18, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA046 |
| Event ID | 20201120102310 |
| Location | Austell, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.83476, -84.65789 |
| Airport | NONE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate clearance above the gravel surface in a hover, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
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.