N987WH

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 10551

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

Date
Thursday, August 11, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA299
Location
Palmer , AK
Event ID
20220811105721
Coordinates
61.438207, -148.747340
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

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

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
10551
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALPHA AVIATION LLC
Address
1842 MERRILL FIELD DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99501-4112
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# WPR22LA299