Accident: Robinson R44 II
Apr 4, 2019 · Tampa, FL
NTSB numberERA19FA142Event id20190404X54040
- 0
- Fatalities
- 0
- Serious injuries
- 0
- Minor injuries
- 2
- Uninjured
Probable cause
Contamination of and an inadequate bond between the two layers of fabric comprising the helicopter engine's air induction inlet duct, which resulted a partial collapse of the duct, obstruction of the airflow into the engine, and a total loss of engine power.
Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.
Aircraft involved
- Aircraft
- Robinson R44 II
- Registration
- N4046J
- Year built
- 2019
- Category
- Helicopter
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rules
- Part 91: general aviation
- Defining event
- Enroute Loss of engine power (total)
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Nearest airports
Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.
- Peter O Knight Airport (TPF)3 nm (6 km) south-west
- Tampa International Airport (TPA)7 nm (13 km) west
- MacDill Air Force Base (MCF)8 nm (16 km) south-west
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