N222VB

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 10009

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 21, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA378
Location
Gonzales, LA
Event ID
20210821103735
Coordinates
30.246100, -90.921900
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 inadvertent collision with a tree while landing at night which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
10009
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GALAXY AVIATION LLC
Address
46 SURFSIDE RD
City
NANTUCKET
State / Zip Code
MA 02554-2864
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# CEN21LA378