Robinson R44 accident near Lago Ranco, Outside the U.S., February 6, 2024
On February 6, 2024 at about 5:57 pm local time, a Robinson R44 (helicopter), registered CCPHP, was involved in an accident during takeoff near Lago Ranco, Outside the U.S.. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed; 3 others were unhurt.
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
- February 6, 2024 · about 5:57 pm local time
- Place
- Lago Ranco, Chile · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed; 3 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Robinson R44 II · all R44s on the register
- Registration
- CCPHP · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Damage not recorded
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 010° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 5.0 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 2,500 ft; a few clouds at 2,000 ft
- Temperature: 68°F (20°C), dew point 64°F (18°C)
- Observation at 3:00 pm from SCJO, 34 miles away
Weather report (METAR): SCJO 061800Z 01010KT 8000 -SHRA FEW020 BKN025 OVC035 20/18 Q1011
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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