Accident · 2024-09-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2024-09-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 (N896J)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- University of North Dakota Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Probable cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in impact with the ground. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Source: NTSB case CEN24LA343Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor | Flight instructor / Commercial | Helicopter | 21 | Class 1 (2024-01-16) | 454.9 total · 49.4 in this make/model · 315.8 as PIC · 28.3 last 90 days |
| Student pilot pilot flying | Student | None | 19 | Class 2 (2024-08-06) | 3.9 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.