NTSB Preliminary Report: Pembroke Pines, FL
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Location:
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Pembroke Pines, FL
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Accident Number:
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ANC26LA051
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Date & Time:
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June 13, 2026, 13:18 Local
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Registration:
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N336SG
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Aircraft:
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Robinson R44
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Injuries:
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4 Minor
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Flight Conducted Under:
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Part 91: General aviation - Business
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On June 13, 2026, about 1318 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 Raven I helicopter, N336SG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the North Perry Airport (HWO), Hollywood, Florida. The pilot and three passengers sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 sightseeing flight.
The pilot reported that this was the second flight of the day; everything seemed to be normal and functioning correctly prior to lifting into a hover. Shortly after lifting into a hover, the pilot said the helicopter drifted to the left, he applied right cyclic to correct. Before the pilot could lower the collective the helicopter drifted sharply to the right and said he could not stop the drift.
Various recorded video footage captured the helicopter lifting from the ground in what appears to be a nose low attitude with a slight drift to the left followed by a drift to the right. The helicopter’s right skid contacted the ground, the critical roll angle was exceeded, and the helicopter experienced a dynamic rollover; it impacted a parked airplane and came to rest on its right side.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter on the previous flight that would have precluded normal operation.
The wreckage has been moved to a secure location and is awaiting further examination by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Figure 1 Helicopter on its right side at accident site (Courtesy of FAA)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
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Aircraft Make:
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Robinson
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Registration:
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N336SG
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Model/Series:
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R44 I
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Aircraft Category:
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Helicopter
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Amateur Built:
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Operator:
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Sky Helicopter Tours
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Operating Certificate(s) Held:
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None
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Operator Designator Code:
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Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
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Conditions at Accident Site:
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VMC
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Condition of Light:
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Day
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Observation Facility, Elevation:
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KHWO,6 ft msl
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Observation Time:
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13:00 Local
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Distance from Accident Site:
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0 Nautical Miles
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Temperature/Dew Point:
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28°C /24°C
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Lowest Cloud Condition:
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Clear
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Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction:
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3 knots / None, 230°
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Lowest Ceiling:
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None
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Visibility:
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10 miles
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Altimeter Setting:
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30.07 inches Hg
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Type of Flight Plan Filed:
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Departure Point:
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Pembroke Pines, FL
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Destination:
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Pembroke Pines, FL
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Wreckage and Impact Information
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Crew Injuries:
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1 Minor
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Aircraft Damage:
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Substantial
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Passenger Injuries:
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3 Minor
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Aircraft Fire:
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None
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Ground Injuries:
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Aircraft Explosion:
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None
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Total Injuries:
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4 Minor
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Latitude, Longitude:
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26.002318,-80.237773
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Administrative Information
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Investigator In Charge (IIC):
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Joyce, Stacia
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Additional Participating Persons:
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Juan Garcia; FAA; FL
Thom Webster; Robinson; Torrance, CA
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Investigation Class:
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Class 3
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Note:
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The NTSB did not travel to the scene of this accident.
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