FA3P4CAK37

Destroyed
None

DJI AIR IISS/N: 3YTSJ4T0030A8A

Summary

On October 10, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N555EL) was involved in an incident near Palmer, AK. All 5 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The unmanned aircraft pilot’s failure to yield the right of way to the helicopter.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC22LA001. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N555EL.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 10, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC22LA001
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20211013104098
Coordinates
61.404060, -148.604570
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

The unmanned aircraft pilot’s failure to yield the right of way to the helicopter.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DJI
Serial Number
3YTSJ4T0030A8A
Model / ICAO
AIR IIS

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC22LA001