No fatalities

9 May 2023: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 II — Remote Alaska Air — Skwentna, AK

Skwentna, AK, United States

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.

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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