Summary
On August 11, 2022, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N987WH) was involved in an accident near Palmer, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 3 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during an off-field landing, which resulted in loss of control and an impact with terrain.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA299. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N987WH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during an off-field landing, which resulted in loss of control and an impact with terrain.
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# WPR22LA299