NONE · Robinson R44 · 2006-05-30 · Skwentna, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC06LA064
Event ID
20060531X00646
Type
Accident
Date
2006-05-30
Location
Skwentna, AK, USA
Coordinates
62.122222, -151.235549
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R44
Registration
N688JK
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper rigging of the external sling load, which allowed the suspended load/cargo cable to entangle and disable the tail rotor control, resulting in a loss of control during cruise and an in-flight collision with terrain.