Summary
On June 02, 2024, a Robinson R44 (N220SW) was involved in an incident near Gilbertsville, KY. 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 control of the helicopter while attempting to take off from sloping terrain.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA236. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N220SW.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to take off from sloping terrain.
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# ERA24LA236