ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Grand Forks, ND, September 6, 2024
Event Information
| Date | September 6, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.94728, -97.17378 |
| Airport | Grand Forks International Airp |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA343 |
| Event ID | 20240909195081 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R44 |
| Registration # | N896J |
| Operator | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA |
| Owner | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in impact with the ground. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
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.