ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Knox City, TX — March 13, 2024
Event Information
| Date | March 13, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA135 |
| Event ID | 20240313193935 |
| Location | Knox City, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.43614, -99.81554 |
| Airport | Harrison Field |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a rollover and an impact with terrain.
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.