# Accident 20060528008039A: Robsin R44, Wailuku, HI, May 28, 2006

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: May 28, 2006
- Place: Wailuku, HI
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Phase of flight: Pwr On Vertical Ldng/Rtrcrft
- Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
- Location: 20.8967° N, 156.4867° W: From the FAA
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=20.8967&lon=-156.4867&mi=10
- Aircraft: N555JD, a cancelled registration (https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N555JD-2006-10-26) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Robinson Helicopter R44 (registry code 7640120, https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r44) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: Lycoming 0-540 series (registry code 41532, https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: ROBSIN R44
- People aboard: 2
- Fatal injuries: 0
- Pilot flight hours: 225 total, 41 in this make and model, 3 in the last 90 days
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB LAX06CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA184) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060528008039A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

(-23) THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING AN ATTEMPT TO LAND IN A CONFINED AREA AT A PRIVATE RESIDENCE, WHEN JUST BEFORE TOUCH DOWN A WIND GUST CAUSED THE MAIN ROTOR TO STRIKE A TREE BRANCH. HE ATTEMPTED TO TOUCH DOWN ON UNEVEN TERRAIN, CAUSING DYNAMIC ROLL OVER OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE ABLE TO EXIT THE AIRCRAFT WITH MINOR INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX06CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA184), May 28, 2006: Robinson R44 (N555JD), Wailuku, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty wind conditions that resulted in his failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing area.

## Other reports on N555JD (1)

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

- [Incident 20011211034689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011211034689I), Dec 11, 2001: Robsin R44 (N555JD), Kahului, HI. (-23) Precautionary landing made because aircraft engine running rough. Mechanic performed valve inspection on #4 exhaust valve guide. Removed and replaced #4…

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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