ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Pontiac, MI — May 31, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA219 |
| Event ID | 20230601192275 |
| Location | Pontiac, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.66564, -83.42051 |
| Airport | OAKLAND COUNTY INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flight crew’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact with the ground.
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.