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Nov 7, 2024
N4361R accident at Durkee, OR
Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II — External load event (Rotorcraft) at Durkee, OR
DateNov 7, 2024
Tail numberN4361R
AircraftRobinson R44 II · Robinson R44 · R44
LocationDurkee, OR
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 133 Exld
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR25LA034
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate performance planning, which resulted in insufficient engine power to transition into an out-of-ground-effect hover at a high gross weight.
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