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FAA accident report · Robsin R44 · Helena, MT · February 6, 2006

Date: February 6, 2006 · 00:29 local
Place: Helena, MT
Phase of flight: Power On Descent (Rotorcraft)
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N7085U
NTSB investigation: NTSBSEA06LA052
Reported as: Robsin R44
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 1
Pilot’s flight hours: 1,349 total766 in this make and model223 in the last 90 days

N7085URegistration cancelled Apr 13, 2017 · Robinson Helicopter R44S/N 0607 · Built 1999 Airframe modelRobinson Helicopter R44 Engine modelLycoming 0-540 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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(-23) On February 05, 2006 the pilot departed butte, MT in a Robinson R-44 helicopter at approximately 2330 local time. The pilot flew the helicopter to a point 10 miles north of the Helena regional airport at an unknown altitude. At approximately 0029 local time on February 06, 2006 the pilot intentionally flew the helicopter into the ground at a 45 degree angle. The pilot died on impact and the helicopter was destroyed by fire. End.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) ON FEBRUARY 05, 2006 THE PILOT DEPARTED BUTTE, MT IN A ROBINSON R-44 HELICOPTER AT APPROXIMATELY 2330 LOCAL TIME. THE PILOT FLEW THE HELICOPTER TO A POINT 10 MILES NORTH OF THE HELENA REGIONAL AIRPORT AT AN UNKNOWN ALTITUDE. AT APPROXIMATELY 0029 LOCAL TIME ON FEBRUARY 06, 2006 THE PILOT INTENTIONALLY FLEW THE HELICOPTER INTO THE GROUND AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. THE PILOT DIED ON IMPACT AND THE HELICOPTER WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE. END.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB SEA06LA052Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHelena, MTThe pilot's intentional suicide. The unauthorized use of a helicopter and impairment by alcohol were factors.Feb 6, 2006 · Destroyed