ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Palmer, AK, June 30, 2025
Event Information
| Date | June 30, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.44167, -148.75900 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA064 |
| Event ID | 20250706200463 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Registration # | N531AT |
| Operator | Elevate Aviation LLC |
| Owner | R44 LEASING LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s diverted attention during takeoff in flat light conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference 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.