SERS · ROBINSON R44 · 2009-08-21 · Tonopah, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR09LA411
Event ID
20090821X92524
Type
Accident
Date
2009-08-21
Location
Tonopah, NV, USA
Coordinates
38.117778, -117.715835
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON
Model
R44
Registration
N19DV
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maneuver the helicopter within its performance capabilities while at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and in high density altitude conditions.