N896J

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 30086

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 6, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA343
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Event ID
20240909195081
Coordinates
47.947278, -97.173778
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in impact with the ground. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
30086
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Address
3980 CAMPUS RD STOP 9007
City
GRAND FORKS
State / Zip Code
ND 58202-9007
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# CEN24LA343