Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II near Ravenel, SC — 2024-09-23

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Date
2024-09-23
Location
Ravenel, SC, USA
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Registration
N153LA
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain, which resulted in the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent rollover.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was performing low altitude practice maneuvers in a pasture. While performing a quick stop maneuver, the pilot stated that he didn’t realize how close he was to the ground. During the maneuver, the right skid contacted the ground, and the helicopter rolled onto its side. The rollover and subsequent impact with terrain resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and tail boom. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the helicopter.

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