ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 near Talkeetna, AK — 2018-02-24
Final reportGAA18CA147
- Date
- 2018-02-24
- Location
- Talkeetna, AK, USA
- Aircraft
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
- Registration
- N7519G
- Category
- Helicopter
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
NTSB narrative
The helicopter pilot reported that, during the off-airport landing, he believed he was landing on packed snow. He added that, during touchdown, the helicopter began to tip to the right, and he attempted to recover to no avail. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the windshield and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that 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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