ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Galveston, TX — December 31, 2024
Event Information
| Date | December 31, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA067 |
| Event ID | 20241231199496 |
| Location | Galveston, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.30454, -94.77142 |
| Airport | Private Heliport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during the takeoff from the helipad in high and gusting wind conditions, that resulted in the right skid extension embedding in the artificial turf, and a subsequent dynamic rollover sequence.
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.