N7102Z

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 2309

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA219
Location
Pontiac, MI
Event ID
20230601192275
Coordinates
42.665636, -83.420506
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight crew’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact with the ground.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
2309
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

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# CEN23LA219