N240RMROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 Clipper 12022-08-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 Clipper 1S/N: 1090

Summary

On August 26, 2022, a Robinson Helicopter R44 Clipper 1 (N240RM) was involved in an incident near Deadhorse, AK. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during a descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA329. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N240RM.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 26, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA329
Location
Deadhorse, AK
Event ID
20220831105841
Coordinates
68.690654, -149.089720
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during a descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
1090
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
R44 Clipper 1R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
POLLUX AVIATION LTD
Address
6540 E BEECHCRAFT RD
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-9330
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# WPR22LA329