ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Petersville, AK, August 29, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 29, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Petersville, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.54243, -151.44400 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA099 |
| Event ID | 20250908200960 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Registration # | N74435 |
| Operator | POLLUX AVIATION LTD |
| Owner | POLLUX AVIATION LTD |
| 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 exceedance of the helicopter’s available power while landing in a remote confined area, which resulted in rotor droop and a 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.