ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Gonzales, LA, August 21, 2021
Event Information
| Date | August 21, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Gonzales, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.24610, -90.92190 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA378 |
| Event ID | 20210821103735 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Registration # | N222VB |
| Operator | Down River Aviation LLC |
| Owner | Down River Aviation LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadvertent collision with a tree while landing at night which resulted in a hard landing.
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.