Accident · 2026-01-29
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-01-29
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II (N916VK)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- HTX HELICOPTERS LLC Matched by aircraft (N-number)
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during low-level operations.
Source: NTSB case CEN26LA101Flight 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 | Commercial | None | 61 | Class 2 (2026-01-02) | 7,185 total · 6,500 in this make/model · 6,800 as PIC · 68 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.