N7048C

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 0531

Summary

On August 30, 2022, a Robinson Helicopter R44 (N7048C) was involved in an accident near Beardsley, MN. The accident resulted in 4 minor injuries. 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 aircraft control during the approach to land that resulted in an excessive descent rate and impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA404. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7048C.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA404
Location
Beardsley, MN
Event ID
20220901105846
Coordinates
45.558300, -96.712300
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach to land that resulted in an excessive descent rate and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
0531
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MN HELICOPTERS INC
Address
8891 AIRPORT RD E13 NE
City
MINNEAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
MN 55449
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# CEN22LA404