MINR · Robinson R44 II · 2008-06-15 · Topanga, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX08LA183
Event ID
20080618X00881
Type
Accident
Date
2008-06-15
Location
Topanga, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.113609, -118.640274
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R44 II
Registration
N168AG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The in-flight separation of the tail rotor gear box for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the hilly terrain, which was unsuitable for a forced landing.