ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Hobbs, NM, March 25, 2025
Event Information
| Date | March 25, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hobbs, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.68735, -103.21752 |
| Airport | LEA COUNTY RGNL |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA118 |
| Event ID | 20250326199914 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Registration # | N7530U |
| Operator | FLAP AIR HELICOPTER SERVICE INC |
| Owner | FLAP AIR HELICOPTER SERVICE INC |
| 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 student pilot’s loss of directional control during a hover, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
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.