Summary
On August 03, 2022, a Robinson Helicopter R44 (N45CA) was involved in an accident near Leghighton, PA. The accident resulted in 1 serious 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 improper recovery from a bounced landing on a slope, which resulted in dynamic rollover.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA357. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N45CA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing on a slope, which resulted in dynamic rollover.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA22LA357