N7040P is a 2012 Robinson Helicopter R66. It is a rotorcraft with 5 seats, powered by a Rolls-Royc 250-C300/A1 rated at 300 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Rantoul, KS. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 2012. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 2019. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 14 years old
- 1 of 441 Robinson Helicopter R66
2019
2012
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The helicopter pilot reported that, after multiple attempts to find a suitable landing site on a mountain ridgetop, the tail rotor impacted brush during landing. The helicopter pivoted, the main rotor contacted a communications tower, and the helicopter rotated 180° and rolled onto its left side.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the windscreen and main rotor mast.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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