Incident report
Robinson R44 II crash near Skwentna, Alaska, United States
minor2023-05-09
Summary
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Incident details
Date
2023-05-09
Location
Skwentna, Alaska, United States
Aircraft
Operator
Willow Creek Aviation
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Probable cause
Phase of flight
cruise
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗61.7746, -151.7413
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourceNTSB CAROL
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