N4447A

Substantial
Serious

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 12906

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 21, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA400
Location
San Isidro, TX
Event ID
20220829105816
Coordinates
27.726060, -98.368140
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

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

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
12906
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2009
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SOUTH TEXAS HELICOPTER SERVICES LLC
Address
211 S BROADWAY ST
City
MCALLEN
State / Zip Code
TX 78501-4834
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# CEN22LA400