Accident · 2020-10-18

NTSB case CEN21LA021 · Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II · Part 91

What the record says

Event date: 2020-10-18
Event type: Accident
Highest injury level: No injuries
Aircraft: Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N31136)
Operating rule: Part 91
Operator: operator not named in the NTSB record

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during a hover and improper recovery action after the helicopter contacted the ground, which resulted in a dynamic rollover sequence and an impact with terrain.

Source: NTSB case CEN21LA021

Flight crew

Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.

Role	Certificate	Instrument rating	Age	Medical	Flight hours
Pilot pilot flying	Private	None	66	Class 3 (2020-04-21)	—

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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