ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Fort Davis, TX, November 10, 2021
Event Information
| Date | November 10, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fort Davis, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.73573, -104.00638 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA034 |
| Event ID | 20211116104251 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Registration # | N3027W |
| Operator | Aaron Kellum |
| Owner | S2 Helicopter Services |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s encounter of a downdraft from which there was insufficient altitude to recover.
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.