ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Charles City, IA, July 26, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 26, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Charles City, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.02349, -92.76708 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA326 |
| Event ID | 20230726192720 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Registration # | N4174L |
| Operator | Recon Helicopters |
| Owner | CST & SONS LLC |
| 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 improper preflight of the helicopter to ensure that it was within the loading and performance limitations that resulted in settling and impact with terrain during initial climb.
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.