# N459TA: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: November 15, 2019
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=459TA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N459TA

## Aircraft that carried N459TA

- [Cancelled 2019-11-15](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N459TA-2019-11-15): Robinson Helicopter R44, S/N 1514, built 2005. Owner: [Mid-West Helicopter LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID-WEST%20HELICOPTER%20LLC), [Holstein, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Holstein)

## NTSB investigations on N459TA (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN19LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA230), Jul 21, 2019: Robinson R44 (N459TA), Ida Grove, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during an aerial application flight for undetermined reasons.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N459TA (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20190721015129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190721015129A), Jul 21, 2019: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N459TA), Ida Grove, IA, Substantial damage. Maneuvering through a shallow right turn, followed by left teardrop turn and alignment of next spray run. The pilot experienced loss of tail rotor control and…

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