ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Mayesville, SC, June 8, 2026
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Mayesville, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA234 |
| Event ID | 20260609203147 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R44 |
| Registration # | N144CD |
| Owner | LITTLE GATOR AVIATION INC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to remain clear of a power line during an aerial application flight.
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.