ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Henderson, NV — April 9, 2012
Event Information
| Date | April 9, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA162 |
| Event ID | 20120409X72355 |
| Location | Henderson, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.97278, -115.13445 |
| Airport | Henderson Executive Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain directional and yaw control of the helicopter during approach and landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that while landing downwind, the helicopter began to yaw to the right. The pilot applied left pedal and forward cyclic inputs in an attempt to correct the yaw, however, the helicopter continued to rotate and descend. Shortly thereafter, the helicopter touched down on both skids and rolled onto its right side, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe and rotor blades. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
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.