N3027WROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II2021-11-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 11660

Summary

On November 10, 2021, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N3027W) was involved in an accident near Fort Davis, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s encounter of a downdraft from which there was insufficient altitude to recover.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA034. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3027W.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN22LA034
Location
Fort Davis, TX
Event ID
20211116104251
Coordinates
30.735729, -104.006380
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s encounter of a downdraft from which there was insufficient altitude to recover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
11660
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
S2 HELICOPTER SERVICES LLC
Address
PO BOX 2845
City
ALBANY
State / Zip Code
TX 76430-8041
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# CEN22LA034