MINR · Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II · 2013-08-26 · Clayton, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN13LA507
Event ID
20130827X74159
Type
Accident
Date
2013-08-26
Location
Clayton, NM, USA
Coordinates
36.597499, -103.274719
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Robinson Helicopter Company
Model
R44 II
Registration
N744KA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of vertical control after the helicopter encountered a gusty tailwind while maneuvering at a low altitude and near the helicopter's maximum gross weight.