Robinson R44 crash near Canne della Battaglia, Italy

1 fatality • Canne della Battaglia, Italy

A Robinson R44 crashed in Italy following a structural failure of the tail rotor.

What happened

On February 18, 2011, at approximately 0706 UTC, a Robinson R44 bearing registration F-GUJB crashed near Canne della Battaglia, Italy. The aircraft was performing a flight from Bari, Italy, to Foggia Airport (LIBF).

During the flight, the tail rotor separated from the fuselage. The accident resulted in 1 fatality.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Feb 2011 ROBINSON R44 accident near Canne della Battaglia, Italy?

A Robinson R44 crashed in Italy following a structural failure of the tail rotor.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Feb 2011 ROBINSON R44 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Feb 2011 involved a ROBINSON R44, operated by Antonio D'Amico, at Canne della Battaglia, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

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