No fatalities
27 Jul 2020: Robinson R44 — Rotorwings Aviation LLC — Hebron, NE
On 27 Jul 2020, a Robinson R44 Undesignat operated by Rotorwings Aviation LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Hebron, NE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight to sump the fuel tanks prior to flight. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight to sump the fuel tanks prior to flight.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotFluid condition