Robinson R44 II N510KJ

Summary

On 1 February 2015 at about 08:30 local time, a Robinson R44 II registered N510KJ, operated by John Reed Aviation, was involved in an accident near Calexico, California, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

1 February 2015 at 08:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Calexico, California, United States

Nearest airport

Calexico Intl (CXL)

Coordinates

32.6764, -115.4186

Aircraft

Robinson R44 II

Registration

N510KJ

Category

Helicopter

Year built

2004

Engines

1

Operator

John Reed Aviation

Operating rule

Part 137: Agricultural

Purpose of flight

Aerial Application

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Calexico → Calexico

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Night

NTSB number

WPR15LA096

Nobody was injured.

A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The commercial pilot was conducting an agricultural application flight. He reported that, after reaching a field and during the first turn, the engine experienced a partial loss of engine power. During the subsequent attempt to land, the pilot turned the helicopter to avoid power lines. The helicopter subsequently landed hard and rolled onto its right side. A postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The engine was test run with no anomalies noted. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.