No fatalities
14 Jun 2021: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II — Leading Edge Helicopters — Sylva, NC
On 14 Jun 2021, a ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II operated by Leading Edge Helicopters was involved in an aviation accident near Sylva, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s intentional departure from the procedures published in the manufacturer’s flight training guide, and his subsequent loss of engine rpm, rotor rpm, and aircraft control. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s intentional departure from the procedures published in the manufacturer’s flight training guide, and his subsequent loss of engine rpm, rotor rpm, and aircraft control.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Incorrect use/operationInstructor/check pilot