Final None Jun 30, 2025

N23UP accident at Tukwila, WA

Robinson Helicopter Co R66 — Loss of control in flight at BFI (Tukwila, WA)

DateJun 30, 2025
Tail numberN23UP
AircraftRobinson R66 · R66
LocationBFI — Tukwila, WA
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR25LA199

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a takeoff to a hover in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent hard landing.

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