ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Palmer, AK — June 30, 2025
Event Information
| Date | June 30, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA064 |
| Event ID | 20250706200463 |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.44167, -148.75900 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| 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 |
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.