ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Leghighton, PA — August 3, 2022
Event Information
| Date | August 3, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA357 |
| Event ID | 20220804105669 |
| Location | Leghighton, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.83389, -75.74222 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R44 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing on a slope, which resulted in 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.