NONE · ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II · 2010-07-04 · Austin, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN10CA369
Event ID
20100706X15114
Type
Accident
Date
2010-07-04
Location
Austin, TX, USA
Coordinates
30.408056, -97.876388
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Registration
N74546
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter, resulting in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure the door was properly secured prior to flight.