Incident report
Robinson R44 crash near Bella Vista, California, United States
serious2017-07-02
Summary
A partial loss of engine power during low-altitude maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and airframe revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Incident details
Date
2017-07-02
Location
Bella Vista, California, United States
Aircraft
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Probable cause
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗40.6697, -122.1783
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries4
SourceNTSB CAROL
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