No fatalities
22 Mar 2022: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II — TUMBLEWEED LEASING CO INC — Howe, ID
On 22 Mar 2022, a ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II operated by TUMBLEWEED LEASING CO INC was involved in an aviation accident near Howe, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while descending with a gusting tailwind condition, which resulted in a loss of helicopter 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 failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while descending with a gusting tailwind condition, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedEffect on equipment