N779DZROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II2021-08-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 10149

Summary

On August 31, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N779DZ) 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 loss of control while landing on a remote helipad.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC21LA080. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N779DZ.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA080
Location
Pelican, AK
Event ID
20210831103783
Coordinates
58.090300, -136.413320
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 loss of control while landing on a remote helipad.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
10149
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
POLLUX AVIATION LTD
Address
6540 E BEECHCRAFT RD
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-9330
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# ANC21LA080