ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66
Tukwila, WA — June 30, 2025
Event Information
| Date | June 30, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA199 |
| Event ID | 20250707200470 |
| Location | Tukwila, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.52662, -122.30152 |
| Airport | Boeing Field/King County Inter |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO |
| Model | R66 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a takeoff to a hover in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent hard landing.
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.