NONE · ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 · 2017-07-04 · Easton, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA17CA383
Event ID
20170704X94938
Type
Accident
Date
2017-07-04
Location
Easton, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.742221, -75.243057
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44
Registration
N3025J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s distraction during liftoff due to the tail rotor chip warning light illuminating, which resulted in the helicopter drifting right, the skid touching down, and a dynamic roll-over.