Final None Sep 6, 2024

N896J accident at Grand Forks, ND

Robinson Helicopter R44 — Loss of control in flight at GFK (Grand Forks, ND)

DateSep 6, 2024
Tail numberN896J
AircraftRobinson R44 · R44
LocationGFK — Grand Forks, ND
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN24LA343

Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in impact with the ground. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

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