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Helicopter Rolls Over During Off-Airport Landing in Gusty Winds (N3246H)

Morrison, MO, US

On October 19, 2007, a Robinson R44 RAVEN II (registration N3246H) was involved in an aviation accident near Morrison, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control on the ground due to aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the gusting winds and the uneven ground. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A helicopter sustained substantial damage after losing control and rolling onto its left side during an off-airport landing on uneven, soft terrain in gusty wind conditions.

Accident Details

The helicopter was substantially damaged after a loss of control during an off-airport landing. The landing site featured uneven, soft terrain, and conditions included gusty winds.

Sequence of Events

The pilot set the back of the skids down and was lowering the nose of the helicopter when it rocked "deeply" forward, then back and to the left. The helicopter subsequently rolled over, coming to rest on its left side.

Wind Conditions

The pilot reported that local winds were at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots at the time of the accident.

Damage

The helicopter sustained substantial damage as a result of the rollover.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Oct 2007 Robinson R44 RAVEN II accident near Morrison, MO?

A helicopter sustained substantial damage after losing control and rolling onto its left side during an off-airport landing on uneven, soft terrain in gusty wind conditions.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Oct 2007 involved a Robinson R44 RAVEN II, registration N3246H, at Morrison, MO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control on the ground due to aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the gusting winds and the uneven ground.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071108X01773. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.