Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 near Harper, TX — 2014-10-24

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Date
2014-10-24
Location
Harper, TX, USA
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Registration
N7192K
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering.

NTSB narrative

The pilot and a passenger, acting as a shooter, were conducting deer capture operations at a low altitude. The pilot reported they heard a noise and felt a shudder in the helicopter. The helicopter started spinning to the right and impacted trees and the ground. The pilot stated there was no malfunction with the helicopter and that the tail rotor hit a tree while maneuvering.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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