N23UP

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66S/N: 0270

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 30, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA199
Location
Tukwila, WA
Event ID
20250707200470
Coordinates
47.526623, -122.301520
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 yaw control during a takeoff to a hover in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Serial Number
0270
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
R66R66
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
R66

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EMERALD CITY AIRCRAFT LEASING INC
Address
PO BOX 1674
City
PORT ORCHARD
State / Zip Code
WA 98366-0175
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# WPR25LA199