Summary
On June 14, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N443SH) was involved in an incident near Sylva, NC. All 3 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 intentional departure from the procedures published in the manufacturer’s flight training guide, and his subsequent loss of engine rpm, rotor rpm, and aircraft control.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA252. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N443SH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s intentional departure from the procedures published in the manufacturer’s flight training guide, and his subsequent loss of engine rpm, rotor rpm, and aircraft control.
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# ERA21LA252