N462BA

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 12265

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 1, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA145
Location
Elko, NV
Event ID
20230403106998
Coordinates
40.825000, -115.791330
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 sufficient altitude and airspeed in gusting tailwind conditions that resulted in an unrecoverable descent and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
12265
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ELKHORN AVIATION INC
Address
43769 HEILNER RD
City
BAKER CITY
State / Zip Code
OR 97814-9756
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# WPR23LA145