While landing at his own helipad, the pilot said the ground gave way beneath the pad causing the tail rotor to strike the dirt. This caused the helicopter to spin uncontrollably, and it ended up in nearby trees

Date:

20 March, 2015

Reg:

N701CT

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

1161

Location:

near Bayshore Cove, Hot Springs in Garland County.

Country:

US-Arkansas

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.thv11.com/story/news/2015/03/20/helicopter-crash-in-hot-springs/25122621/

Link:

http://www.arkansas911news.com/helicopter-crash-ntsbfaa-investigation-underway-garland-county/

Link:

http://hotspringsdaily.com/2015/03/helicopter-crashes-near-hot-springs/