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August 20, 2021 · Robinson Helicopter R44 II · N744RB
New Roads, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
New Roads, LA
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R44 II
Tail Number
N744RB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN21LA385
The pilot was conducting a night cross country flight in his single-engine helicopter to evaluate the progress of some construction projects. As he approached the landing area, he noticed some loose construction debris, so he flew past the site and turned around to approach from the opposite direction. Shortly thereafter, the engine began losing power. Unable to maintain level flight he conducted an emergency landing to a river. By the time he was rescued, about 11 hours after the accident, the helicopter had sunk and was not located despite an extensive search by local law enforcement. Given that the wreckage was not recovered, an examination of the engine to determine a reason for the loss of power could not be performed.
NTSB Probable Cause
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.
Full Narrative
The pilot was conducting a night cross country flight in his single-engine helicopter to evaluate the progress of some construction projects. As he approached the landing area, he noticed some loose construction debris, so he flew past the site and turned around to approach from the opposite direction. Shortly thereafter, the engine began losing power. Unable to maintain level flight he conducted an emergency landing to a river. By the time he was rescued, about 11 hours after the accident, the helicopter had sunk and was not located despite an extensive search by local law enforcement. Given that the wreckage was not recovered, an examination of the engine to determine a reason for the loss of power could not be performed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:40 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R44 II
Tail NumberN744RB
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Basc · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time04:15
Weather SourceWFAC