Summary
On September 30, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N74706) was involved in an accident near Phoenix, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while making a clearing turn which resulted in a hard landing.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA359. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N74706.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while making a clearing turn which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA359