ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II near Van Nuys, CA — 2023-04-28
Final reportWPR23LA170
- Date
- 2023-04-28
- Location
- Van Nuys, CA, USA
- Airport
- KVNY
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
- Registration
- N549TS
- Category
- Helicopter
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that while picking up to reposition, the helicopter initiated a roll to the left. While attempting to recover, the helicopter impacted the ground and the left skid collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the tail rotor. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB coding
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