ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Howe, ID — March 22, 2022
Event Information
| Date | March 22, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA132 |
| Event ID | 20220328104844 |
| Location | Howe, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.10420, -113.00190 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 2 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while descending with a gusting tailwind condition, which resulted in a loss of helicopter 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.