3 fatal · ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 · 2018-01-30 · Newport Beach, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR18FA077
Event ID
20180130X82722
Type
Accident
Date
2018-01-30
Location
Newport Beach, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.654167, -117.871391
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Registration
N7530R
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations before departing on the flight, which resulted in his operation of the helicopter outside of its published weight and balance limitations and a subsequent loss of control shortly after takeoff.