N644ME

Substantial
Serious

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 13439

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 31, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA341
Location
Arthur, IL
Event ID
20230801192767
Coordinates
39.717300, -88.358160
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low-level aerial application flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
13439
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RAS AVIATION LLC
Address
2708 N 1300 E RD
City
MANSFIELD
State / Zip Code
IL 61854
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# CEN23LA341