Preliminary 1 fatal Mar 15, 2025

N331ES crash at Danville, VA

Robinson Helicopter R44 — VFR encounter with IMC at N/A (Danville, VA)

DateMar 15, 2025
Tail numberN331ES
AircraftRobinson R44 · R44
LocationN/A — Danville, VA
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseCEN25FA124

Report summary

VFR encounter with IMC during initial climb Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: IMC. In work.

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