ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Sylva, NC — June 14, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 14, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA252 |
| Event ID | 20210615103264 |
| Location | Sylva, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.31721, -83.20970 |
| Airport | JACKSON COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s intentional departure from the procedures published in the manufacturer’s flight training guide, and his subsequent loss of engine rpm, rotor rpm, and aircraft control.
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.