ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Sterling City, TX — March 12, 2020
Event Information
| Date | March 12, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20LA442 |
| Event ID | 20231204193472 |
| Location | Sterling City, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.16264, -101.27323 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an 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.