Accident Details
Date
Sunday, November 8, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA040
Location
Raleigh, NC
Event ID
20201109102253
Coordinates
35.732111, -78.628722
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 loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tailboom, and impact with the ground.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
NORTH CAROLINA STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
Address
1142 SE MAYNARD RD
City
CARY
State / Zip Code
NC 27511-4163
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# ERA21LA040