N775AKROBINSON HELICOPTER R442021-08-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 1875

Summary

On August 04, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter R44 (N775AK) was involved in an accident near Waukon, IA. The accident resulted in 1 minor 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 adequate clearance from a powerline during an agricultural application pass.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA350. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N775AK.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA350
Location
Waukon, IA
Event ID
20210804103624
Coordinates
43.261185, -91.375664
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 failure to maintain adequate clearance from a powerline during an agricultural application pass.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
1875
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROTORS LLC
Address
PO BOX 872181
Status
Deregistered
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687-2181
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# CEN21LA350