ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66
Knoxville, TN — January 30, 2021
Event Information
| Date | January 30, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA121 |
| Event ID | 20210130102576 |
| Location | Knoxville, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.80169, -84.14592 |
| Airport | Yard |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO |
| Model | R66 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| 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 directional control of the helicopter, which resulted in rear portion of the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent 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.