Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper main rotor rpm during a low-level turn, which resulted in the main rotor rpm drooping, a loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
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NTSB investigation record
CEN26LA168
CompletedRobinson helicopter company R44· N445JS
- Date
- April 17, 2026
- Location
- Mount Blanco, TX
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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