Robinson R44 accident near Juhu, In, December 11, 2016
On December 11, 2016 at about 6:27 am local time, a Robinson R44 (helicopter), registered VTPHB, was destroyed in an accident during maneuvering near Juhu. 1 person was killed, 1 person was seriously injured and 2 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
- December 11, 2016 · about 6:27 am local time
- Place
- Juhu, India · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed, 1 person was seriously injured and 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Robinson R44 · all R44s on the register
- Registration
- VTPHB · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Flight control sys malf/fail during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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