1 Apr 2023: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II — Baker Aircraft — Elko, NV

On 1 Apr 2023, a ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II operated by Baker Aircraft was involved in an aviation accident near Elko, NV. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed in gusting tailwind conditions that resulted in an unrecoverable descent and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.