Robinson R44 II N750GT

Summary

On 3 August 2025 at about 23:29 local time, a Robinson R44 II registered N750GT, operated by Anna Kopp, was involved in an accident near Ponderosa Pines, Montana, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

3 August 2025 at 23:29

Classification

Accident

Location

Ponderosa Pines, Montana, United States

Coordinates

46.0573, -111.2606

Aircraft

Robinson R44 II

Registration

N750GT

Category

Helicopter

Year built

2007

Engines

1

Operator

Anna Kopp

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Bozeman → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR25LA239

2 people had minor injuries.

The pilot’s improper pedal application during an approach to a hover.

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The pilot reported that he was transitioning the helicopter into a 4 ft hover when he encountered a wind gust. The pilot stated that he overreacted with too much right pedal and the helicopter rotated right, the left skid impacted the ground, which resulted in a dynamic rollover and impact with terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tailboom. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.