Aviation accident GAA18CA408

Name: aviation accident: Robinson R44 near Rulo (2018-07-10)
Start: 2018-07-10
Location: Rulo, NE, USA

NONE · Robinson R44 · 2018-07-10 · Rulo, NE, USA

Event

NTSB number: GAA18CA408
Event ID: 20180710X75535
Type: Accident
Date: 2018-07-10
Location: Rulo, NE, USA
Coordinates: 40.02, -95.43

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Robinson
Model: R44
Registration: N144DJ
FAR Part: 137
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper collective application, which resulted in low rotor rpm during the takeoff climb and a subsequent ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the operation.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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