Summary
On February 01, 2024, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N521LS) was involved in an incident near Miami, FL. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: Tail rotor contact with an unseen object while performing a precautionary landing to a closed helipad at night.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA118. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N521LS.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
Tail rotor contact with an unseen object while performing a precautionary landing to a closed helipad at night.
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# ERA24LA118