ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66
Duson, LA — March 9, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 9, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA154 |
| Event ID | 20210311102745 |
| Location | Duson, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.13280, -92.13750 |
| Airport | PRIVATE |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The uncertified pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter when encountering a wind gust while hovering to land.
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.