No fatalities
9 May 2023: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 II — Remote Alaska Air — Skwentna, AK
On 9 May 2023, a ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 II operated by Remote Alaska Air was involved in an aviation accident near Skwentna, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Effect on operationPilotDecision related to condition