ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
San Isidro, TX — August 21, 2022
Event Information
| Date | August 21, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA400 |
| Event ID | 20220829105816 |
| Location | San Isidro, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.72606, -98.36814 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
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 | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper decision to conduct an autorotation with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage.
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.