Robinson R44 HR-AUC
1 October 2008 · Yoro, Honduras · Serious injuries
Summary
On 1 October 2008 at about 18:20 local time, a Robinson R44 registered HR-AUC, operated by Aerocentro de Honduras, was involved in an accident near Yoro, Honduras. 4 people were on board and one was seriously injured, 3 had minor injuries. No probable cause statement is available for this record.
The record
- Date
- at 18:20
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Yoro, Honduras
- Coordinates
- 15.3506, -87.1267
- Aircraft
- Robinson R44
- Registration
- HR-AUC
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Aerocentro de Honduras
- Operating rule
- Non-U.S., Commercial
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Yoro → San Pedro Sula
- Aircraft damage
- Not recorded
- Weather
- VMC
- NTSB number
- ERA09WA066
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Probable cause
The NTSB has not published a probable cause for this record. No probable cause statement is present in the source data.
Nothing about the cause is stated here that is not in the source record.
Read the full NTSB narrative
On October 1, 2008, about 1220 central standard time, a Robinson R44, Honduran registration HR-AUC, was substantially damaged during a takeoff attempt near Yoro, Honduras. The Honduran certificated private pilot was seriously injured and three passengers incurred minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, intended for La Mesa International Airport (MHLM), near San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The flight was operating under Honduran flight regulations. According to Honduran authorities, the helicopter was taking off from a confined mountainous area, at an altitude of 2,950 feet. About 50 feet above the ground, the main rotor blades brushed against a pine tree, and the helicopter experienced a loss of rotor rpm. The helicopter then descended, impacted uneven terrain on the side of the mountain, and rolled over. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Honduras. Further information may be obtained from: Republica de Honduras Secretaria de Obras Publicas, Transporte, y Vivienda Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil Apartado Postal 30145 Tegucigalpa, M.D.C., Honduras Tel: (504) 233-3683 This report is for informational purposes only, and only contains information released by the Republic of Honduras.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2008 | Robinson R44 | Montgomery, New York, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Aug 2008 | Robinson R44 II | Ridgedale, Missouri, United States | Central Illinois Air Corp | Fatal | 2 |
| 15 Jan 2008 | Robinson R44 II | Fenner, New York, United States | Adkins Aviation | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Jan 2008 | Robinson R44 | Ochopee, Florida, United States | Donald S. Mills | Fatal | 2 |
| 15 May 2008 | Robinson R44 II | Lake Wales, Florida, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 6 Sep 2008 | Robinson R44 II | Marathon, Florida, United States | Frezo Financial LLC | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2008 | Airbus A320-233 | Tegucgalpa, Honduras | Groupo Taca Airlines | Fatal | 3 |
| 28 Apr 2007 | Cessna 210 | Palma Real, Honduras | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 13 May 2007 | Cessna A188B | San Francisco, Honduras | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 10 Mar 2010 | Cessna 421 | Tegucigalpa, Honduras | Corpreca SA | Fatal | 3 |
| 18 Sep 2010 | Bell 206 | San Pedro Sula, Honduras | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 1 May 2005 | Cessna TU206F | Tela, Honduras | Inversiones Y Servicios Cressida | Minor injuries | - |