# N244HP: 1998 Robinson Helicopter R44, registration cancelled 2012-05-17

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: May 17, 2012
- Status when cancelled: First renewal notice
- Airframe: [Robinson Helicopter R44](https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r44) (registry code 7640120)
- Engine: [Lycoming O-540-F1B5](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-540-f1b5) (registry code 42353)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H11NM](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H11NM), [TCDS E-295](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-295) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 0427
- Year built: 1998
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: May 14, 2007
- Certificate issued: September 24, 2008
- Last registry action: September 24, 2008
- Mode S code: A23F98
- Owner when cancelled: [Dwelle David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DWELLE%20DAVID%20W)
- Location: [Auburn, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Auburn)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 38.9915° N, 121.1035° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95602, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N244HP
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=244HP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N244HP-2012-05-17

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Robinson Helicopter R44: https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r44.md

## Service difficulty reports (1)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2003FA0000890](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000890), May 21, 2003: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION FOR PART 135 OPERATOR, FOUND OIL FILTER CONTAMINATED WITH METAL PARTICLES. METAL WAS IDENTIFIED AS PROBABLE FROM CAMSHAFT. ENGINE RE

## NTSB investigations (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 WPR09CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA339), Jul 13, 2009: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N244HP), Marysville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line wires.

## FAA accident and incident reports (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 20090713013479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090713013479A), Jul 13, 2009: Robsin R44 (N244HP), Marysville, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot departed auburn airport at approximately 10 am enroute to nelson, CA. While enroute at 500 AGL, the pilot and his passengers decided to fly at a…

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