N371MPROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II2020-12-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 14298

Summary

On December 05, 2020, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N371MP) was involved in an incident near Marietta, TX. All 5 people 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 see and avoid a transmission wire during takeoff.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N371MP.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 5, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN21LA077
Location
Marietta, TX
Event ID
20201208102385
Coordinates
33.194025, -94.526083
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a transmission wire during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
14298
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
N371MP INC
Address
1232 CHOPTANK RD
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
DE 19709-9038
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# CEN21LA077