Robinson R44 N886JB

Summary

On 18 July 2024 at about 23:25 local time, a Robinson R44 registered N886JB, operated by Civic Helicopters Inc, was involved in an accident near Carlsbad, California, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

18 July 2024 at 23:25

Classification

Accident

Location

Carlsbad, California, United States

Nearest airport

Mc Clellan - Palomar (KCRQ)

Coordinates

33.1283, -117.2801

Aircraft

Robinson R44

Registration

N886JB

Category

Helicopter

Year built

2019

Engines

1

Operator

Civic Helicopters Inc

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Instructional

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR24LA251

1 person had minor injuries.

The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter while departing with a crosswind, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot of the helicopter reported that he was attempting to depart from a platform. The helicopter was oriented perpendicular to the prevailing wind and the rotor wash of a nearby helicopter. As the pilot raised collective to climb, the helicopter immediately rolled over to the right and impacted the asphalt. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.