Aviation accident MIA08FA044

2 fatal · Robinson R44 · 2008-01-22 · Ochopee, FL, USA

Event

NTSB number: MIA08FA044
Event ID: 20080128X00108
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-01-22
Location: Ochopee, FL, USA
Coordinates: 25.861389, -80.880554

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Robinson
Model: R44
Registration: N18HB
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were a tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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