ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
New Florence, MO — July 4, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 4, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA252 |
| Event ID | 20240708194632 |
| Location | New Florence, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.91900, -91.48900 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance from a dead tree limb 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.