NTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N804DF and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB GAA17CA165Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSpofford, TXThe pilot's decision to hover-taxi out of the hangar and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hangar.NTSB GAA15CA232Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPrairie Lea, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees.NTSB DFW08CA177Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCanyon Lake, TXA total loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to operate inside the height velocity curve.
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N804DF and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20170219001049ATaxi · Spofford, TXAirman hovered an R-44 helicopter inside a hangar with the intent of repositioning outside the hangar for a flight to another airfield. Aircraft rotor system contacted the hangar door frame resulting in substantial damage. Aircraft came to rest on its side.…Accident 20150716014379AManeuver · Fentress, TXAfter conducting a downwind manuvering turn the low rotor RPM alert came on. Due to low altitude the pilot was unable to recover and made a hard landing from 20-25 feet. The pilot exited the helicopter (with engine running) to inspect for damage. He noticed…Accident 20080705839879AHovering · Spring Branch, TX(-23) On July 5, 2008, at approximately 1600 CDT, a Robinson R44 helicopter, N804DF, sustained substantial damage when it landed hard after loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The commercial pilot and front seat passenger were not injured. The back seat…