N3040PROBINSON HELICOPTER R442024-03-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 1802

Summary

On March 13, 2024, a Robinson Helicopter R44 (N3040P) was involved in an incident near Knox City, TX. 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 directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a rollover and an impact with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3040P.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA135
Location
Knox City, TX
Event ID
20240313193935
Coordinates
33.436140, -99.815539
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 directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a rollover and an impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
1802
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CEDAR RIDGE AVIATION LLC
Address
5096 STATE HIGHWAY 222
City
KNOX CITY
State / Zip Code
TX 79529
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# CEN24LA135