N44XB

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 1215

Summary

On July 20, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter R44 (N44XB) was involved in an incident near Mineral Point, WI. 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 failure to see and avoid a wire during an aerial application flight, resulting in a collision with the wire.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA452. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N44XB.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA452
Location
Mineral Point, WI
Event ID
20210927103963
Coordinates
42.874434, -90.208609
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 failure to see and avoid a wire during an aerial application flight, resulting in a collision with the wire.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
1215
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BRENNON AVIATION LLC
Address
17801 WELLS RD
City
NORTH FORT MYERS
State / Zip Code
FL 33917-2123
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# CEN21LA452