NONE · Robinson R-44 · 2001-02-04 · Chickaloon, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC01TA035
Event ID
20010221X00484
Type
Accident
Date
2001-02-04
Location
Chickaloon, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.745834, -147.224441
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R-44
Registration
N7183P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's collision with terrain due to his inadequate planning of the approach, and his failure to maintain the helicopter's main rotor RPM during a go-around. Factors in the accident were a tailwind, flat lighting conditions, and snow-covered terrain.