NTSB Preliminary Report: Leghighton, PA

Aircraft Make:

ROBINSON HELICOPTER

Registration:

N45CA

Model/Series:

R44

Aircraft Category:

Helicopter

Amateur Built:

Operator:

Operating Certificate(s) Held:

None

Operator Designator Code:

Conditions at Accident Site:

VMC

Condition of Light:

Day

Observation Facility, Elevation:

KABE,385 ft msl

Observation Time:

12:51 Local

Distance from Accident Site:

17 Nautical Miles

Temperature/Dew Point:

29°C /15°C

Lowest Cloud Condition:

Clear

Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction:

/ ,

Lowest Ceiling:

None

Visibility:

10 miles

Altimeter Setting:

30.03 inches Hg

Type of Flight Plan Filed:

None

Departure Point:

Leghighton, PA

Destination:

Leghighton, PA

Crew Injuries:

1 None

Aircraft Damage:

Substantial

Passenger Injuries:

1 Serious, 1 None

Aircraft Fire:

None

Ground Injuries:

Aircraft Explosion:

None

Total Injuries:

1 Serious, 2 None

Latitude, Longitude:

40.833888,-75.742222 (est)