NONE · Robinson R44 · 2008-04-05 · Topeka, KS, USA
Event
NTSB number
DFW08TA092
Event ID
20080407X00433
Type
Accident
Date
2008-04-05
Location
Topeka, KS, USA
Coordinates
39.069179, -95.620788
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R44
Registration
N402PD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A malfunctioning magneto, resulting in a high engine rpm and low rotor warning indications. A contributing factor was the impact with a light pole, during the precautionary landing.