Accident: Robinson Helicopter R44 II
Jul 13, 2024 · Herriman, UT
NTSB numberWPR24LA241Event id20240715194695
- 0
- Fatalities
- 0
- Serious injuries
- 0
- Minor injuries
- 2
- Uninjured
Probable cause
A hard landing following a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper idle setting of the helicopter’s engine. Contributing to the loss of engine power was the instructor’s reduction of engine power past that recommended by the manufacturer for practice autorotations.
Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.
Aircraft involved
- Aircraft
- Robinson Helicopter R44 II
- Registration
- N6960
- Year built
- 2023
- Category
- Helicopter
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rules
- Part 91: general aviation
- Defining event
- Autorotation Loss of engine power (total)
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.
- South Valley Regional Airport (KSVR)7 nm (14 km) north
- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)17 nm (32 km) north
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