N715SGROBINSON HELICOPTER R442025-07-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 1261

Summary

On July 06, 2025, a Robinson Helicopter R44 (N715SG) was involved in an incident near Park City, UT. All 3 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 rotor rpm during an approach to landing in a mountainous area, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA203. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N715SG.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 6, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA203
Location
Park City, UT
Event ID
20250708200486
Coordinates
40.580000, -111.520000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm during an approach to landing in a mountainous area, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
1261
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SILVER SKY HELICOPTERS LLC
Address
1076 E CANYON GATE RD
City
PARK CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84098-4967
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# WPR25LA203