ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Fowlerton, TX — January 10, 2023
Event Information
| Date | January 10, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA086 |
| Event ID | 20230119106607 |
| Location | Fowlerton, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.25543, -98.73938 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R44 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with trees, which resulted in an uncontrollable spin due to tail rotor 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.