N350DMRobinson R442020-07-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Robinson R44S/N: 0366

Summary

On July 24, 2020, a Robinson R44 (N350DM) was involved in an incident near Whitehall, MD. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a known obstacle while landing from a hover.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA260. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N350DM.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 24, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA260
Location
Whitehall, MD
Event ID
20200725X12343
Coordinates
39.677223, -76.609443
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a known obstacle while landing from a hover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0366
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
R&J HELICOPTERS LLC
Address
2507 214TH ST N TRLR 25
City
PORT BYRON
State / Zip Code
IL 61275-9451
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# ERA20CA260