N222VBROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II2021-08-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 10009

Summary

On August 21, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N222VB) was involved in an incident near Gonzales, LA. 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 inadvertent collision with a tree while landing at night which resulted in a hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA378. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N222VB.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 21, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA378
Location
Gonzales, LA
Event ID
20210821103735
Coordinates
30.246100, -90.921900
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 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