ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 II
Skwentna, AK — May 9, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 9, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA032 |
| Event ID | 20230511139291 |
| Location | Skwentna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.77459, -151.74130 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R44 II |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | Unk |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
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.