N44DQ

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 10821

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA132
Location
Howe , ID
Event ID
20220328104844
Coordinates
44.104200, -113.001900
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while descending with a gusting tailwind condition, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
10821
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TUMBLEWEED LEASING CO INC
Address
619 N 2360W
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84116
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# WPR22LA132