N570WH

Substantial
None

Robinson R44S/N: 0538

Summary

On July 27, 2020, a Robinson R44 (N570WH) was involved in an incident near Dakota, IL. 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 main rotor clearance from a ground obstacle during a landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA313. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N570WH.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 27, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA313
Location
Dakota, IL
Event ID
20200727X61210
Coordinates
42.439445, -89.515274
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 main rotor clearance from a ground obstacle during a landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0538
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MF HELICOPTERS LLC
Address
N8280 HILLBURN MILL RD
City
EAST TROY
State / Zip Code
WI 53120-2438
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# CEN20CA313