N811SROBINSON HELICOPTER R442023-01-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 30072

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

Date
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA086
Location
Fowlerton, TX
Event ID
20230119106607
Coordinates
28.255431, -98.739375
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 failure to maintain clearance with trees, which resulted in an uncontrollable spin due to tail rotor damage.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
30072
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2020
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SMITH HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 398
City
COTULLA
State / Zip Code
TX 78014-0398
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# CEN23LA086