Summary
On May 23, 2022, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N666U) was involved in an accident near Nashua, NH. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA236. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N666U.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
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# ERA22LA236