ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Van Nuys, CA, April 28, 2023
Event Information
| Date | April 28, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Van Nuys, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.20981, -118.48997 |
| Airport | Van Nuys Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA170 |
| Event ID | 20230429107165 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Registration # | N549TS |
| Owner | AGGREGATE MATERIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.