# NTSB Accident CEN23LA326
> **ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II** · 2023-07-26 · Charles City, IA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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