N660TNROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R662021-01-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66S/N: 0565

Summary

On January 30, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter Co R66 (N660TN) was involved in an incident near Knoxville, TN. 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 directional control of the helicopter, which resulted in rear portion of the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent dynamic rollover.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA121. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N660TN.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 30, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA121
Location
Knoxville, TN
Event ID
20210130102576
Coordinates
35.801686, -84.145919
Nearest Airport
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 directional control of the helicopter, which resulted in rear portion of the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent dynamic rollover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Serial Number
0565
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2014
Model / ICAO
R66R66
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
NONE
Status
Deregistered
City
XXX
State / Zip Code
OK 73169
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# ERA21LA121