ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Bradenton, FL — May 11, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA228 |
| Event ID | 20230512149067 |
| Location | Bradenton, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.46502, -82.32503 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during landing which resulted in a premature landing on uneven ground and a subsequent 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.