N153LAROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II2024-09-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 13422

Summary

On September 23, 2024, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N153LA) was involved in an incident near Ravenel, SC. All 2 people 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 clearance from terrain, which resulted in the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent rollover.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA393. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N153LA.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 23, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA393
Location
Ravenel, SC
Event ID
20240924195175
Coordinates
32.828626, -80.272651
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain, which resulted in the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent rollover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
13422
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CAROLINA MOBILE STORAGE LLC
Address
980 CRESTWOOD DR
City
PRESTONSBURG
State / Zip Code
KY 41653-8040
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# ERA24LA393