Summary
On July 27, 2020, a Robinson R44 (N771GB) was involved in an accident near Hebron, NE. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight to sump the fuel tanks prior to flight.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA316. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N771GB.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight to sump the fuel tanks prior to flight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA316