N3264U

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 1715

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 20, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN21LA095
Location
Morris, IL
Event ID
20201221102442
Coordinates
41.428698, -88.420823
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate pedal application during liftoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
1715
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TRI-B AIR LLC
Address
12318 RIVER RD
City
PLANO
State / Zip Code
IL 60545-9760
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# CEN21LA095