# N944U: 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: September 26, 2017
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=944U
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N944U

## Aircraft that carried N944U

- [Cancelled 2017-09-26](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N944U-2017-09-26): Robinson Helicopter R44 II, S/N 10766, built 2005. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Flying Toy Store](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20TOY%20STORE), [Plantation, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Plantation)

## NTSB investigations on N944U (2)

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 WPR09CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA105), Feb 1, 2009: Robinson Helicopter R44 II (N944U), Bountiful, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to fly at low altitude while maneuvering in mountainous terrain in a canyon and inadvertently exceeding the climb capability of the helicopter. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB DEN05CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA138), Sep 9, 2005: Robinson R44 II (N944U), Jackson, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb resulting in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's encounter in settling…

## FAA accident and incident reports on N944U (4)

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 20090201000379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090201000379A), Feb 1, 2009: Robsin R44II (N944U), Kaysville, UT, Substantial damage. Pilot was giving family members a helicopter ride and decided to fly up a canyon. The required power to climb exceeded the available power. The pilot reduced…
- [Accident 20050909020589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050909020589A), Sep 9, 2005: Robsin R44RAVENII (N944U), Jackson, WY, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that the aircraft was at gross weight on take off. When the aircraft passed over a creek the rotor began to droop. The pilot tried to add…
- [Incident 19900713036799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900713036799I), Jul 13, 1990: Doug DC932 (N944U), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Gear door warning on retraction. Diverted and landed. Actuator rod arm had disconnected.
- [Incident 19900305011119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900305011119I), Mar 5, 1990: Doug DC932 (N944U), St Louis, MO. Right engine malfunctioned after takeoff. Returned. Engine failure caused by rear turbine failure.

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