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Dec 31, 2024
N441HQ accident at Galveston, TX
Robinson Helicopter R44 — Dynamic rollover at None (Galveston, TX)
DateDec 31, 2024
Tail numberN441HQ
AircraftRobinson R44 · R44
LocationGalveston, TX
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Positioning
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN25LA067
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during the takeoff from the helipad in high and gusting wind conditions, that resulted in the right skid extension embedding in the artificial turf, and a subsequent dynamic rollover sequence.
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