ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Beardsley, MN, August 30, 2022
Event Information
| Date | August 30, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Beardsley, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.55830, -96.71230 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA404 |
| Event ID | 20220901105846 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R44 |
| Registration # | N7048C |
| Operator | MN Helicopters Inc |
| Owner | MN Helicopters Inc |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 4 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 4 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach to land that resulted in an excessive descent rate and impact 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.