ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Carlsbad, CA — July 18, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 18, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA251 |
| Event ID | 20240722194746 |
| Location | Carlsbad, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.12825, -117.28008 |
| Airport | Mc Clellan - Palomar |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter while departing with a crosswind, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
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.