Summary
On January 10, 2023, a Robinson Helicopter R44 (N811S) was involved in an accident near Fowlerton, TX. 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 failure to maintain clearance with trees, which resulted in an uncontrollable spin due to tail rotor damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA086. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N811S.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with trees, which resulted in an uncontrollable spin due to tail rotor 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# CEN23LA086