N306MBROBINSON HELICOPTER R442022-10-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 2439

Summary

On October 14, 2022, a Robinson Helicopter R44 (N306MB) was involved in an accident near Daytona Beach, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s misjudged landing point which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N306MB.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 14, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA23LA021
Location
Daytona Beach, FL
Event ID
20221014106131
Coordinates
29.177373, -81.060955
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s misjudged landing point which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
2439
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2016
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SPITZER HELICOPTER LLC
Address
5958 ROD AVE
City
WOODLAND HILLS
State / Zip Code
CA 91367-1003
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# ERA23LA021