MINR · Robinson R44 · 2006-07-28 · Flagstaff, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX06LA247
Event ID
20060803X01082
Type
Accident
Date
2006-07-28
Location
Flagstaff, AZ, USA
Coordinates
35, -111.583335
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R44
Registration
N74780
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAWN
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning decision to take off under a low ceiling into an area of mountainous terrain that resulted in an encounter with lowering clouds and forced the pilot to land in unfavorable terrain.