ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 Clipper 1
Deadhorse, AK — August 26, 2022
Event Information
| Date | August 26, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA329 |
| Event ID | 20220831105841 |
| Location | Deadhorse, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 68.69065, -149.08972 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R44 Clipper 1 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during a descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
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.