Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II near Menard, TX — 2013-01-02

Final reportCEN13CA124
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Date
2013-01-02
Location
Menard, TX, USA
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Registration
N744RM
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The helicopter landed hard during a forced landing.

NTSB narrative

As the helicopter was flying west in the direction of the sun and at 250 feet above ground level, the pilot heard a loud "bang" and observed a black object go by the left side of the helicopter. The object struck the passenger-side windshield. The pilot performed a forced landing to a highway. During the forced landing, both landing skids separated and the helicopter slid to a stop. The lower fuselage was buckled and wrinkled in several locations. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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