ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Auburn, WA — June 18, 2022
Event Information
| Date | June 18, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA220 |
| Event ID | 20220621105294 |
| Location | Auburn, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.32427, -122.22765 |
| Airport | AUBURN MUNI |
| 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 student pilot’s loss of helicopter control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action while providing hover training 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.