Summary
On August 30, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N878CB) was involved in an incident near Pelican, AK. 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 improper preflight planning to ensure adequate power to hover out-of-ground effect while conducting external load operations.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC21LA079. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N878CB.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper preflight planning to ensure adequate power to hover out-of-ground effect while conducting external load operations.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC21LA079