N285RGROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II2021-07-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 11323

Summary

On July 31, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N285RG) was involved in an accident near Randolph, WI. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a low-level aerial application flight.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA349. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N285RG.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 31, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA349
Location
Randolph, WI
Event ID
20210802103607
Coordinates
43.556960, -89.036370
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a low-level aerial application flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
11323
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MF HELICOPTERS LLC
Address
N8280 HILLBURN MILL RD
City
EAST TROY
State / Zip Code
WI 53120-2438
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# CEN21LA349