Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II accident near Rosh Pinna, Il, March 13, 2021
On March 13, 2021 at about 11:00 am local time, a 2013 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II, registered N97KC, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Rosh Pinna (Rosh Pina Airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 4 people had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 13, 2021 · about 11:00 am local time
- Place
- Rosh Pinna, Israel · Rosh Pina Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II, built 2013
- Registration
- N97KC · no longer on the register · serial 13494
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during initial climb defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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