Summary
On July 31, 2023, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N644ME) was involved in an accident near Arthur, IL. The accident resulted in 1 serious 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 from trees during a low-level aerial application flight.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA341. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N644ME.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low-level aerial application flight.
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# CEN23LA341