ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Arthur, IL — July 31, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 31, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA341 |
| Event ID | 20230801192767 |
| Location | Arthur, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.71730, -88.35816 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low-level aerial application flight.
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.