N430JMROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II2025-01-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 10733

Summary

On January 08, 2025, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N430JM) was involved in an accident near Buras, LA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 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 during a hover taxi with a quartering tailwind.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA073. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N430JM.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA073
Location
Buras, LA
Event ID
20250110199528
Coordinates
29.350896, -89.523582
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control during a hover taxi with a quartering tailwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
10733
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
EIDERR LLC
Address
16192 COASTAL HWY
Status
Deregistered
City
LEWES
State / Zip Code
DE 19958-3608
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# CEN25LA073