Summary
On August 21, 2022, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N4447A) was involved in an accident near San Isidro, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper decision to conduct an autorotation with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA400. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4447A.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper decision to conduct an autorotation with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage.
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# CEN22LA400