No fatalities
28 Jun 2020: Robinson R44 II — Pioche, NV
On 28 Jun 2020, a Robinson R44 II was involved in an aviation accident near Pioche, NV. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s decision to fly at low level over mountainous terrain and his inability to recover when the helicopter encountered a downdraft that resulted in a collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to fly at low level over mountainous terrain and his inability to recover when the helicopter encountered a downdraft that resulted in a collision with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation