N3027W is a 2007 Robinson Helicopter R44 II. It is a rotorcraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 rated at 260 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Albany, TX. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 2007. It has been registered to its current owner since Apr 2021. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 19 years old
2021
2007
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The pilot reported that he had descended the helicopter to about 50ft above ground level along a ridgeline when he encountered a downdraft from an opposing ridgeline. He attempted to fly out of the downdraft by flying towards lower ground but did not have the power or airspeed to arrest the descent. The helicopter’s low rotor RPM came on as the helicopter impacted terrain and rolled onto its left side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system, fuselage, and tail boom. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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