Summary
On November 13, 2024, a Robinson Helicopter Company R22 MARINER (N178EP) was involved in an accident near Parrottsville, TN. 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 control of the helicopter during a precautionary, off-airport landing to sloping terrain.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA046. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N178EP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a precautionary, off-airport landing to sloping terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA25LA046