ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 near Carlsbad, CA — 2024-07-18
- Date
- 2024-07-18
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA, USA
- Airport
- KCRQ
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
- Registration
- N886JB
- Category
- Helicopter
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter while departing with a crosswind, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
NTSB narrative
The pilot of the helicopter reported that he was attempting to depart from a platform. The helicopter was oriented perpendicular to the prevailing wind and the rotor wash of a nearby helicopter. As the pilot raised collective to climb, the helicopter immediately rolled over to the right and impacted the asphalt. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 2 docket documents
Docket documents2
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