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
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain control during a hover taxi with a quartering tailwind.
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# CEN25LA073