C-FPBLROBINSON R442020-07-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

ROBINSON R44S/N: 13276

Summary

On July 20, 2020, a Robinson R44 (C-FPBL) was involved in an accident near Thorburn Lake, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on July 20, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Canada.

This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA20WA118. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft C-FPBL.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 20, 2020
NTSB Number
GAA20WA118
Location
Thorburn Lake, Canada
Event ID
20200721X03323
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
13276
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

The government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on July 20, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Canada.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA20WA118