N886JBROBINSON HELICOPTER R442024-07-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 30058

Summary

On July 18, 2024, a Robinson Helicopter R44 (N886JB) was involved in an accident near Carlsbad, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor 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 lateral control of the helicopter while departing with a crosswind, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA251. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N886JB.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 18, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA251
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Event ID
20240722194746
Coordinates
33.128250, -117.280080
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter while departing with a crosswind, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
30058
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CIVIC HELICOPTERS INC
Address
48 RIFLE RANGE RD
City
WHITEFISH
State / Zip Code
MT 59937-1700
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# WPR24LA251