Incident report
Robinson R44 crash near Rulo, Nebraska, United States
unknown2018-07-09
Summary
The pilot's improper collective application, which resulted in low rotor rpm during the takeoff climb and a subsequent ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the operation.
Incident details
Date
2018-07-09
Location
Rulo, Nebraska, United States
Aircraft
Operator
Cedar Ridge Aviation
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Pilot error
Phase of flight
takeoff
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗40.0200, -95.4300
Quick stats
Severityunknown
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceNTSB CAROL
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