Accident: Robinson Helicopter R44
Jun 9, 2018 · Oshkosh, WI
NTSB numberCEN18FA215Event id20180609X45235
- 1
- Fatalities
- 0
- Serious injuries
- 0
- Minor injuries
- 0
- Uninjured
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to fly over the river at a low altitude and his failure to maintain clearance with wires during low-level flight.
Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.
Aircraft involved
- Aircraft
- Robinson Helicopter R44
- Registration
- N529DW
- Year built
- 2001
- Category
- Helicopter
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rules
- Part 135: commuter and on-demand
- Defining event
- Maneuvering-low-alt flying Low altitude operation/event
Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.
Nearest airports
Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.
- Wittman Regional Airport (OSH)2 nm (4 km) south
- Appleton International Airport (ATW)15 nm (27 km) north
- Fond du Lac County Airport (FLD)15 nm (28 km) south
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