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
Probable Cause and Findings
The unmanned aircraft pilot’s failure to yield the right of way to the helicopter.
Aircraft Information
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