ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Myrtle Beach, SC — July 4, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 4, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA287 |
| Event ID | 20230705192520 |
| Location | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.67974, -78.92832 |
| Airport | MYRTLE BEACH INTL |
| 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 | 3 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover taxi, which resulted in a 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.