Incident report
Robinson R22 Beta II crash near Milton, Florida, United States
minor2026-08-24
Summary
The Robinson R22 Beta II rolled onto its left side while attempting to lift off at Milton-Peter Prince Field in Florida, at around 14:30 local time. Both occupants suffered minor injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged. Conditions at nearby Whiting Field were calm with ten miles visibility.
Incident details
Date
2026-08-24
Location
Milton, Florida, United States
Aircraft
Registration
N979SH
Operator
Operator type
private
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Phase of flight
takeoff
Weather
CLEAR, CALM
Source
FAA ASIAS ↗30.6300, -87.0200
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourceFAA ASIAS
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