ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Ravenel, SC, September 23, 2024
Event Information
| Date | September 23, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Ravenel, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.82863, -80.27265 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA393 |
| Event ID | 20240924195175 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Registration # | N153LA |
| 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 pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain, which resulted in the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent 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.