N422DXROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II2023-12-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 12699

Summary

On December 06, 2023, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N422DX) was involved in an incident near Calexico, CA. All 1 person 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 clearance from power lines during an aerial application flight.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA092. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N422DX.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR24LA092
Location
Calexico, CA
Event ID
20240221193822
Coordinates
32.691817, -115.433010
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an aerial application flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
12699
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2009
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MERTEN AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Address
PO BOX 281
City
HOLTVILLE
State / Zip Code
CA 92250-0281
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# WPR24LA092