Final 2 minor Aug 18, 2025

N877DR accident at Burlington, WA

Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II — Loss of visual reference at BVS (Burlington, WA)

DateAug 18, 2025
Tail numberN877DR
AircraftRobinson R44 II · Robinson R44 · R44
LocationBVS — Burlington, WA
Phase of flightTaxi
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 minor
NTSB caseWPR25LA262

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the light pole, which resulted in a collision with the light pole and subsequent ground impact.

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