ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Ponderosa Pines, MT — August 3, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 3, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA239 |
| Event ID | 20250805200712 |
| Location | Ponderosa Pines, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.05733, -111.26057 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper pedal application during an approach to a hover.
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.