Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON R44 near Gramzda — 2017-10-08

Investigation ongoingCEN18WA007
Sign in to save
Date
2017-10-08
Location
Gramzda, LV
Aircraft
ROBINSON R44
Registration
YL-HBH
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On October 8, 2017, about 1014 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Robinson R44 helicopter, YL-HBH, impacted a powerline after takeoff near Gramzda, Latvia. One passenger was fatally injured and the pilot and two other passengers on board were seriously injured.The incident is being investigated by the Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau (TAIIB) of the Republic of Latvia. Inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to: Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau 58 Brivibas Street Riga, LV-1011 Latvia

NTSB coding

  • Collision during takeoff/land · Takeoff

Related mishaps