3 fatal · Robinson R44 II · 2003-06-25 · Coleta, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI03FA181
Event ID
20030701X00975
Type
Accident
Date
2003-06-25
Location
Coleta, IL, USA
Coordinates
41.908332, -89.803337
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R44 II
Registration
N7512P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot not maintaining main rotor RPM during cruise flight. The factor in the two passenger's fatal injuries was the pilot not following directives concerning the prohibition of carrying passengers while a student pilot. Other factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medication/drugs, and the impairment of the pilot by amphetamine.