Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II near Danville, AR — 2015-06-21

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Date
2015-06-21
Location
Danville, AR, USA
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Registration
N305CG
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Cruise

Probable cause

The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

NTSB narrative

The commercial pilot was conducting a personal flight in the helicopter. The pilot reported that, while in cruise flight, the engine lost power. The pilot's attempts to restore power were unsuccessful, so he chose to conduct a forced landing to a field, during which the helicopter landed hard and then rolled onto its side. An examination of the wreckage did not determine a reason for the loss of engine power. The recovery of the helicopter was delayed, which prevented further examination of the wreckage.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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