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Accident: Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II

Dec 31, 2021 · Bronson, FL

NTSB numberERA22FA098Event id20211231104462

4
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

A loss of control due to spatial disorientation as a result of the noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight at night into an area of known reduced visibility due to fog.

NTSB docket ERA22FA098

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II
Registration
N442VB
Year built
2019
Category
Helicopter
Damage
Destroyed
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Enroute Loss of control in flight

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