ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Hawesville, KY — June 25, 2025
Event Information
| Date | June 25, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA240 |
| Event ID | 20250626200390 |
| Location | Hawesville, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.76421, -86.77651 |
| Airport | OWENSBORO/DAVIESS COUNTY RGNL |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level agricultural spray operations.
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.