ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
New Florence, MO, July 4, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 4, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | New Florence, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.91900, -91.48900 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA252 |
| Event ID | 20240708194632 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Registration # | N225AM |
| Operator | NORDWALD AVIATION SERVICES LLC |
| Owner | NORDWALD AVIATION SERVICES LLC |
| 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 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.