ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Nashua, NH — May 23, 2022
Event Information
| Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA236 |
| Event ID | 20220524105122 |
| Location | Nashua, NH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.78240, -71.52067 |
| Airport | Boire Field Airport |
| 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 | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
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.