Final
2 minor
Apr 17, 2026
N445JS accident at Mount Blanco, TX
Robinson Helicopter Company R44 — Loss of control in flight at Mount Blanco, TX
DateApr 17, 2026
Tail numberN445JS
AircraftRobinson R44 · R44
LocationMount Blanco, TX
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Aerial observation
Injuries2 minor
NTSB caseCEN26LA168
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper main rotor rpm during a low-level turn, which resulted in the main rotor rpm drooping, a loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
View the full NTSB report (PDF) →
Get email alerts
Follow any of these and NTSB Alerts emails you when a matching report publishes — including when this case is updated.