N7530B is a 2004 Robinson Helicopter R44 II. It is a rotorcraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER rated at 300 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in May 2004. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Nov 2022. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistered in Klamath Falls, OR in 2005 · deregistered in 2004.
2022
2005
2004
The pilot of the helicopter was flying over mountainous terrain, about 500 ft agl, with moderate wind and turbulence conditions. After he slowed the helicopter to 60-70 knots it suddenly and uncontrollably descended at a rapid rate in a severe downdraft. The pilot maneuvered toward lower terrain to accelerate but was unable to arrest the descent before the helicopter collided with the ground tail first. The helicopter fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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