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ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II accident at New Roads, LA, 20 Aug 2021
On August 20, 2021, a ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II was involved in an aviation accident near New Roads, LA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence. 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 for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Aircraft power plant
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 20 Aug 2021 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II accident near New Roads, LA?
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Aug 2021 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Aug 2021 involved a ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II, at New Roads, LA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.
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