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Aviation accident CEN23LA326

NONE · ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II · 2023-07-26 · Charles City, IA, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN23LA326
Event ID
20230726192720
Type
Accident
Date
2023-07-26
Location
Charles City, IA, USA
Coordinates
43.023485, -92.767075

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Registration
N4174L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper preflight of the helicopter to ensure that it was within the loading and performance limitations that resulted in settling and impact with terrain during initial climb.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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