NONE · ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II · 2009-09-07 · Central, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC09LA098
Event ID
20090914X80010
Type
Accident
Date
2009-09-07
Location
Central, AK, USA
Coordinates
65.57389, -144.780838
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Registration
N4186Y
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate evaluation of wind conditions.