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August 31, 2025 · Robinson Helicopter R44 II · N442PR
Nashville, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nashville, AR
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R44 II (2006)
Tail Number
N442PR
Operator
A&E Aerial
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA359
The pilot reported that while enroute, about two minutes from his planned landing zone, the low-fuel light illuminated. He flew past the intended landing zone, which was unlit, and continued searching for the landing zone until the engine suffered a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot initiated an autorotation, and, while searching for a landing reference, the helicopter impacted a power pole. The helicopter came to rest upright and sustained substantial damage to the tail boom, fuselage, and main rotor system. The pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented by monitoring the fuel level and having lighting at his landing zone.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the landing zone being unlit.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while enroute, about two minutes from his planned landing zone, the low-fuel light illuminated. He flew past the intended landing zone, which was unlit, and continued searching for the landing zone until the engine suffered a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot initiated an autorotation, and, while searching for a landing reference, the helicopter impacted a power pole. The helicopter came to rest upright and sustained substantial damage to the tail boom, fuselage, and main rotor system. The pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented by monitoring the fuel level and having lighting at his landing zone.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:25 CDT
Nearest AirportGRASSLOT (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R44 II
Tail NumberN442PR
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorA&E Aerial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 245
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC