ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Pelican, AK — August 30, 2021
Event Information
| Date | August 30, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA079 |
| Event ID | 20210831103782 |
| Location | Pelican, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 58.09030, -136.41332 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 133 |
| 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 improper preflight planning to ensure adequate power to hover out-of-ground effect while conducting external load operations.
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.