FATL · ROBINSON R44 II · 2019-04-04 · Tampa, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA19FA142
Event ID
20190404X54040
Type
Accident
Date
2019-04-04
Location
Tampa, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.943332, -82.401947
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON
Model
R44 II
Registration
N4046J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Contamination of and an inadequate bond between the two layers of fabric comprising the helicopter engine's air induction inlet duct, which resulted a partial collapse of the duct, obstruction of the airflow into the engine, and a total loss of engine power.