ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66
Fort Worth, TX, May 27, 2026
Event Information
| Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fort Worth, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | PEROT FLD/FORT WORTH ALLIANCE |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA203 |
| Event ID | 20260529203076 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO |
| Model | R66 |
| Registration # | N5488H |
| Operator | Helicopter Institute, Inc. |
| Owner | HIGGINS LEASING INC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during 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.