ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Morris, IL — December 20, 2020
Event Information
| Date | December 20, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA095 |
| Event ID | 20201221102442 |
| Location | Morris, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.42870, -88.42082 |
| Airport | MORRIS MUNI - JAMES R WASHBURN |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R44 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| 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
The pilot's inadequate pedal application during liftoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent impact with terrain.
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.