NONE · Robinson R44 · 2018-07-09 · Okawville, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA18CA430
Event ID
20180719X70018
Type
Accident
Date
2018-07-09
Location
Okawville, IL, USA
Coordinates
38.517501, -89.565551
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R44
Registration
N944DC
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper preflight weight and balance calculation, which resulted in his operating the helicopter over its maximum gross takeoff weight and in its subsequent failure to climb.