Final 1 minor Mar 25, 2025

N7530U accident at Hobbs, NM

Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II — Dynamic rollover at HOB (Hobbs, NM)

DateMar 25, 2025
Tail numberN7530U
AircraftRobinson R44 II · Robinson R44 · R44
LocationHOB — Hobbs, NM
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseWPR25LA118

Probable cause

The student pilot’s loss of directional control during a hover, which resulted in an impact with terrain.

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