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November 14, 2025 · Robinson Helicopter R44 · N668TM
Cookeville, TN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 14, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Cookeville, TN
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R44 (2002)
Tail Number
N668TM
Operator
Alpha Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA048
The pilot of the helicopter was performing air tour flights from a county fairground. While landing, and performing a pedal turn about 30 ft above ground level, the helicopter began descending at a rate of about 200 ft per minute. As the pilot initiated forward cyclic to position over the landing zone, the helicopter suddenly dropped from an altitude of about 10 to 15 ft, and landed hard on the skids, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the the helicopter that would have prevented normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent rate-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot of the helicopter was performing air tour flights from a county fairground. While landing, and performing a pedal turn about 30 ft above ground level, the helicopter began descending at a rate of about 200 ft per minute. As the pilot initiated forward cyclic to position over the landing zone, the helicopter suddenly dropped from an altitude of about 10 to 15 ft, and landed hard on the skids, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the the helicopter that would have prevented normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:14 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R44
Tail NumberN668TM
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlpha Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-FLB5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 43 F
Altimeter30.24 inHg
Observation Time08:15
Weather SourceWFAC