Summary
On April 28, 2023, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N549TS) was involved in an incident near Van Nuys, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter, which resulted in a hard landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA170. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N549TS.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter, which resulted in a hard landing.
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# WPR23LA170