MINR · Robinson R44 · 2019-01-08 · Uvalde, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN19LA065
Event ID
20190108X54945
Type
Accident
Date
2019-01-08
Location
Uvalde, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.210277, -99.743057
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R44
Registration
N484AB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The slipping of the sprag clutch due to galling of the sprags and corresponding sprag contact surfaces within the clutch assembly, which rendered the helicopter uncontrollable.