MINR · ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II · 2024-08-18 · Palmer, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC24LA079
Event ID
20240820194970
Type
Accident
Date
2024-08-18
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.355, -148.21666
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Registration
N783AK
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to follow the operator’s procedure manual and attempted to land at a remote landing zone in high wind conditions. Contributing factor was the pilot’s decision to not conduct a fly over of the landing site to determine wind condition which resulted in a loss of control during landing.