No fatalities
18 Jul 2024: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 — CIVIC HELICOPTERS INC — Carlsbad, CA
On 18 Jul 2024, a ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 operated by CIVIC HELICOPTERS INC was involved in an aviation accident near Carlsbad, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter while departing with a crosswind, 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 lateral control of the helicopter while departing with a crosswind, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Lateral/bank control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operationPilot