NTSB Preliminary Report: Beardsley, MN

Aircraft Make:

ROBINSON HELICOPTER

Registration:

N7048C

Model/Series:

R44

Aircraft Category:

Helicopter

Amateur Built:

Operator:

Operating Certificate(s) Held:

None

Operator Designator Code:

Conditions at Accident Site:

Condition of Light:

Observation Facility, Elevation:

Observation Time:

Distance from Accident Site:

Temperature/Dew Point:

Lowest Cloud Condition:

Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction:

/ ,

Lowest Ceiling:

Visibility:

Altimeter Setting:

Type of Flight Plan Filed:

Departure Point:

Destination:

Crew Injuries:

1 None

Aircraft Damage:

Substantial

Passenger Injuries:

3 Minor

Aircraft Fire:

None

Ground Injuries:

Aircraft Explosion:

None

Total Injuries:

3 Minor, 1 None

Latitude, Longitude:

45.5583,-96.7123 (est)