ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Emerson, IA, July 20, 2026
Event Information
| Date | July 20, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Emerson, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA260 |
| Event ID | 20260721203428 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R44 |
| Registration # | N224RH |
| Operator | Cedar Ridge Aviation |
| Owner | Cedar Ridge Aviation |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot to verify the loading hose had been disconnected before taking off and the failure of the loader to disconnect the fuel hose from the helicopter.
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.