Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 28, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA197
Location
Pioche, NV
Event ID
20200629X14153
Coordinates
37.981109, -114.604721
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s decision to fly at low level over mountainous terrain and his inability to recover when the helicopter encountered a downdraft that resulted in a collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7530B
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
10390
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
OHO CATTLE COMPANY INC
Address
515 E MAIN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
KLAMATH FALLS
State / Zip Code
OR 97601-3235
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20CA197