ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Burlington, WA — August 18, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 18, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA262 |
| Event ID | 20250826200870 |
| Location | Burlington, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.47053, -122.42168 |
| Airport | SKAGIT RGNL |
| 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 failure to see and avoid the light pole, which resulted in a collision with the light pole and subsequent ground impact.
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.