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Aug 29, 2025
N74435 accident at Petersville, AK
Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II — Settling with power/vortex ring state at Petersville, AK
DateAug 29, 2025
Tail numberN74435
AircraftRobinson R44 II · Robinson R44 · R44
LocationPetersville, AK
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 135
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC25LA099
Probable cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the helicopter’s available power while landing in a remote confined area, which resulted in rotor droop and a hard landing.
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