ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44
Mount Blanco, TX, April 17, 2026
Event Information
| Date | April 17, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Mount Blanco, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA168 |
| Event ID | 20260417202839 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 |
| Registration # | N445JS |
| Operator | CONCHO AVIATION LLC |
| Owner | AG RANCH SERVICES LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper main rotor rpm during a low-level turn, which resulted in the main rotor rpm drooping, a loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery, and a subsequent impact 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.