No fatalities
30 Jun 2025: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II — Elevate Aviation LLC — Palmer, AK
On 30 Jun 2025, a ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II operated by Elevate Aviation LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s diverted attention during takeoff in flat light conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference with terrain. 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 diverted attention during takeoff in flat light conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
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