# Lycoming 0-540F1 SERIE

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 41531
- Manufacturer (registry): LYCOMING
- Model: 0-540F1 SERIE
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 260 hp
- Installed in: 119 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540f1-serie

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (119, first 50)

- [N108DJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108DJ): [Agri-Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AGRI-AIR%20LLC), [Harrodsburg, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Harrodsburg), built 2001, S/N 1060
- [N111VG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111VG): [N111vg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N111VG%20LLC), [Princeton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Princeton), built 2001, S/N 1053
- [N112GJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112GJ): [Spagnoletti Anthony](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPAGNOLETTI%20ANTHONY), [Spring, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spring), built 1998, S/N 0455
- [N114LW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114LW): [Ames Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMES%20THOMAS%20E), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), built 1977, S/N 14275
- [N115VC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115VC): [Poulikakos Aspasia D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POULIKAKOS%20ASPASIA%20D), Kifissia Athens, built 2000, S/N 0917, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported
- [N119SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119SM): [Prestige Worldwide Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRESTIGE%20WORLDWIDE%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Waukesha, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Waukesha), built 2000, S/N 0918
- [N122JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N122JG): [Republic Construction Industries LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REPUBLIC%20CONSTRUCTION%20INDUSTRIES%20LLC), [Englewood, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Englewood), S/N 0845
- [N135WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135WB): [Tim Butterfield Drilling Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIM%20BUTTERFIELD%20DRILLING%20INC), [Somerset, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Somerset), built 2001, S/N 1093
- [N137MT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137MT): [T&Tb Investments LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/T%26TB%20INVESTMENTS%20LLC), [Horseshoe Bay, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Horseshoe%20Bay), built 2001, S/N 1134
- [N141DC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141DC): [Magnum Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGNUM%20LEASING%20LLC), [Waterford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Waterford), built 2005, S/N 1495
- [N144JD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144JD): [Deviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEVIATION%20LLC), [Raleigh, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Raleigh), built 2000, S/N 0938
- [N144VG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144VG): [Vista Grande Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VISTA%20GRANDE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Merritt Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Merritt%20Island), S/N 1101
- [N146SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N146SG): [Vertical Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERTICAL%20FLIGHT%20LLC), [Safety Harbor, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Safety%20Harbor), built 2005, S/N 1496
- [N154A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N154A): [Bills Helicopter Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILLS%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Woodlawn, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Woodlawn), S/N 0558
- [N161WP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161WP): [Jax Transport LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAX%20TRANSPORT%20LLC), [Amarillo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Amarillo), built 2005, S/N 1490
- [N168BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N168BA): [Nomad Aircraft Leasing And Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOMAD%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20AND%20SALES%20LLC), [Panama City Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City%20Beach), built 2002, S/N 1176
- [N177CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N177CS): [833 Lakeside LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/833%20LAKESIDE%20LLC), [Downers Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Downers%20Grove), S/N 1269
- [N182KR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N182KR): [Belasco Thomas D II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELASCO%20THOMAS%20D%20II), [Bridgeport, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Bridgeport), built 1981, S/N 18201708
- [N204D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N204D): [Jl Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JL%20LEASING%20LLC), [Elbow Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Elbow%20Lake), built 2004, S/N 1447
- [N224RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N224RH): [Cedar Ridge Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CEDAR%20RIDGE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Knox City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Knox%20City), built 2001, S/N 1137
- [N2263W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2263W): [Jax Transport LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAX%20TRANSPORT%20LLC), [Amarillo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Amarillo), built 2002, S/N 1213
- [N240RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N240RM): [Pollux Aviation Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POLLUX%20AVIATION%20LTD), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 2001, S/N 1090
- [N241MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N241MG): [Newberg Sky Spray LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWBERG%20SKY%20SPRAY%20LLC), [Hector, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Hector), built 2005, S/N 1483
- [N250TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N250TH): [University Of North Dakota](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNIVERSITY%20OF%20NORTH%20DAKOTA), [Grand Forks, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Grand%20Forks), built 2018, S/N 30038
- [N260BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260BC): [Flying J LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20J%20LLC), [Bulverde, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bulverde), built 1967, S/N 24-4606
- [N288L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N288L): [Executive Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EXECUTIVE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Myrtle Beach, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Myrtle%20Beach), S/N 0930
- [N28TM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28TM): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 2004, S/N 1402
- [N29WN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29WN): [Spitzer Helicopter LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPITZER%20HELICOPTER%20LLC), [Woodland Hills, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Woodland%20Hills), built 2000, S/N 0934
- [N308EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N308EH): [Los Angeles Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOS%20ANGELES%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), built 2002, S/N 1153, Registration ineffective or invalid
- [N31GM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31GM): [Jewell Scott M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEWELL%20SCOTT%20M), [Willow, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Willow), S/N 1117
- [N34TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34TB): [American Helicopter Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20HELICOPTER%20CO%20LLC), [Maiden, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Maiden), built 2000, S/N 0798
- [N3546H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3546H): [Odonnell John Merritt](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ODONNELL%20JOHN%20MERRITT), [Kennebunkport, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Kennebunkport), built 2001, S/N 18281017
- [N391LV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N391LV): [Smart James T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMART%20JAMES%20T), [Spurger, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spurger), S/N 0555
- [N418AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N418AF): [Skye Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYE%20CO%20LLC), [South Williamson, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/South%20Williamson), built 2002, S/N 1204
- [N422RX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N422RX): [Emerald City Aircraft Leasing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMERALD%20CITY%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20INC), [Port Orchard, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Orchard), built 2001, S/N 1094
- [N427AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N427AF): [Executive Jet A LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EXECUTIVE%20JET%20A%20LLC), [Danbury, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Danbury), S/N 1191
- [N430AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N430AF): [Air First LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20FIRST%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), S/N 1454
- [N4365T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4365T): [Struckmeyer Ingo H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRUCKMEYER%20INGO%20H), [Normandy, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Normandy), built 1972, S/N 32-7200019
- [N441KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N441KT): [Hawaiian High LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAWAIIAN%20HIGH%20LLC), [Kaneohe, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Kaneohe), built 2001, S/N 1095
- [N4427H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4427H): [Total Flight Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOTAL%20FLIGHT%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Apex, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Apex), built 2000, S/N 0923
- [N442BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N442BH): [Afg Marietta LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AFG%20MARIETTA%20LLC), [Woodstock, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Woodstock), S/N 1266
- [N442EK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N442EK): [Crop Doctor Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROP%20DOCTOR%20AVIATION%20INC), [Hill City, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Hill%20City), S/N 1146
- [N442MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N442MG): [Yeti Heli LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YETI%20HELI%20LLC), [Westminster, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Westminster), built 2001, S/N 1087
- [N442UK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N442UK): [Spitzer Helicopter LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPITZER%20HELICOPTER%20LLC), [Woodland Hills, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Woodland%20Hills), built 2004, S/N 1443
- [N4440T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4440T): [Badger Western Exploration Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BADGER%20WESTERN%20EXPLORATION%20INC), [Silver City, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Silver%20City), built 1972, S/N 28-7210010
- [N446SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N446SG): [Cedar Ridge Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CEDAR%20RIDGE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Knox City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Knox%20City), built 2004, S/N 1431
- [N447S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N447S): [Emerald City Aircraft Leasing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMERALD%20CITY%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20INC), [Port Orchard, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Orchard), built 2005, S/N 1489
- [N44FE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44FE): [Airborne LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRBORNE%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2001, S/N 1088
- [N44NH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44NH): [Janitz Thomas B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JANITZ%20THOMAS%20B), [Indianapolis, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Indianapolis), built 2004, S/N 1362
- [N44NQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44NQ): [Sky West Aviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20WEST%20AVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2008, S/N 1860

All 119: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540f1-serie/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (45)

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 CEN26LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA260), Jul 20, 2026: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N224RH), Emerson, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to verify the loading hose had been disconnected before taking off and the failure of the loader to disconnect the fuel hose from the helicopter.
- [NTSB WPR25LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA203), Jul 6, 2025: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N715SG), Park City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm during an approach to landing in a mountainous area, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA329), Aug 26, 2022: Robinson Helicopter R44 Clipper 1 (N240RM), Deadhorse, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during a descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA168), Mar 26, 2022: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N288L), Myrtle Beach, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: Vibration in the airframe and flight controls for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA184), Apr 5, 2021: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N8348X), Johnson, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate pedal application during a transition to hover, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA20WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA141), Aug 24, 2020: Robinson R44 (N115VC), Gulf of Glyfada, Greece, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB GAA18CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA147), Feb 24, 2018: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N7519G), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR18FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA077), Jan 30, 2018: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N7530R), Newport Beach, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations before departing on the flight, which resulted in his operation of the helicopter outside of its published weight and balance…
- [NTSB GAA18CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA072), Dec 5, 2017: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N99RW), Fort Pierce, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike and hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA267), Jul 8, 2017: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N7224U), Ireland, IN, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to apply the proper procedures to recover from a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of control during an aerial application turn.
- [NTSB WPR17LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA097), May 5, 2017: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N981RR), Santa Barbara, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of an engine piston rod for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage.
- [NTSB ERA16LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA216), Jun 17, 2016: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N141TM), Chatham, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate maintenance of the lower forward clutch actuator bearing for a prolonged period of time, which resulted in a bearing failure. Contributing to the accident was an erroneous maintenance…
- [NTSB GAA16CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA075), Dec 9, 2015: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N4427H), West Palm Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a horizontal rotation of the helicopter, and abnormal runway contact.
- [NTSB CEN16LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA006), Oct 5, 2015: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N442RP), Parkston, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to take off from a confined area and his failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the takeoff, which resulted in collision with obstacles.
- [NTSB CEN13CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA022), Oct 21, 2012: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N7507K), Loop, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate performance calculations, which resulted in an overweight takeoff for the conditions and the subsequent hard impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11LA648](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA648), Sep 15, 2011: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N828PM), Ocate, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA09FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA036), Nov 3, 2008: Robinson R-44 (N300FX), Gallatin, TN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent descent into water as a result of the dark night and limited outside visual references.
- [NTSB SEA08LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA104), Apr 5, 2008: Robinson R44 (N510JM), Pahrump, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of the engine to transmission drive train continuity while on approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were lack of suitable terrain for a run-on landing, and cars on…
- [NTSB MIA08FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA044), Jan 22, 2008: Robinson R44 (N18HB), Ochopee, FL, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were a tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI07LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA309), Sep 30, 2007: Robinson R44 (N8353K), Jackson Center, OH, destroyed. Probable cause: The reported vibration in the helicopter during an approach for landing for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the mature cornfield.
- [NTSB LAX06CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA221), Jun 29, 2006: Robinson R-44 (N52EP), Fresno, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a loss of tail rotor effectiveness while in a downwind hover.
- [NTSB CHI06CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA143), May 31, 2006: Robinson R44 (N544LB), Stapleton, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining clearance fron the tree during landing. A factor was the tree.
- [NTSB DFW06LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA141), May 28, 2006: Robinson R44 (N42KJ), Payne Springs, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA066), Feb 4, 2006: Robinson R44 (N744MD), Rayville, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA05CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA133), Jul 7, 2005: Robinson R44 (N90SG), St. Cloud, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a palm tree resulting in the in-flight collision with it, and subsequent uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB DFW05CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA169), Jun 19, 2005: Robinson R44 (N744MD), Rayville, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control following an encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA164), May 11, 2005: Robinson R44 (N144SM), Gustine, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the improper installation of the nut/bolt assembly connecting the left cyclic push-pull tube to the non-rotating swashplate by maintenance personnel, which led to a loss of roll control during…
- [NTSB MIA05LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA080), Mar 19, 2005: Robinson R44 (N1ZP), Homestead, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The CFI's inadequate supervision of the student during the instructional flight for his failure to stop an excessive rate of descent which resulted in a hard landing following a reported loss of…
- [NTSB ATL04FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA141), Jun 27, 2004: Robinson R44 (N441MG), Barnesville, GA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The certified flight instructor's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation, and the subsequent in a loss of control. A factor was fog.
- [NTSB CHI04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA079), Feb 28, 2004: Robinson R44 (N7184G), Burlington, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to obtain/maintain clearance from the transmission wire during the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the transmission wire and…
- [NTSB MIA04CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA048), Jan 23, 2004: Robinson R44 (N77KK), Vero Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with bushed resulting in in-flight contact and susequent dynamic roll-over.
- [NTSB LAX04FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA037), Nov 6, 2003: Robinson R44 (N442RH), Torrance, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot of the R22 to comply with an ATC clearance.
- [NTSB SEA01FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA089), May 11, 2001: Robinson R44 (N111PH), Gorst, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: An abrupt application of the tail rotor/anti-torque pedal by an unknown pilot resulting in tail rotor contact with the tail boom. Tail rotor blades and empennage assembly separation, and trees were…
- [NTSB NYC99LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA090), Apr 15, 1999: Robinson R-22 (N151RM), Port Jefferson, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the lack of supervision by the flight instructor which resulted in a low rotor condition and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL92FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA102), May 15, 1992: Piper PA-32-260 (N2259T), Greenville, NC, destroyed, 6 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE AFTER TAKEOFF AFTER BECOMING SPATIALLY DISORIENTED. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S SELF-INDUCED…
- [NTSB NYC85LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA130), May 20, 1985: Maule M-5-235C (N5640C), Pittsburgh, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW83LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA264), Jun 5, 1983: Piper PA-25-235 (N8533L), Rio Grande City, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FLG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLG12), Jan 3, 1979: Piper PA-25 (N8534L), Holly Hill, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DQG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQG32), Jun 7, 1977: Piper PA-25 (N8736L), Lamesa, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FER32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FER32), Apr 8, 1977: Piper PA-32 (N8600N), Mountain Lake, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPG63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPG63-201333), Jun 11, 1976: Piper PA-25 (N8540L), Wynne, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76AN070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN070), Jan 23, 1976: Piper PA-32 (N5594J), Wilmington, VT, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DPD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DPD08), Sep 27, 1974: Piper PA-32 (N8600N), Abilene, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DCA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCA09), Oct 4, 1971: Piper PA-25 (N8740L), Kewanee, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70FLA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70FLA26), May 21, 1970: Piper PA-25 (N8533L), Molino, FL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (54, newest 50)

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 20260720008389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260720008389A), Jul 20, 2026: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N224RH), Red Oak, IA, Substantial damage. Pilot lost control during take off from elevated platform with ground crew fueling hose connected to rotorcraft.
- [Accident 20250706020269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250706020269A), Jul 6, 2025: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N715SG), Heber City, UT, Substantial damage. This flight was conducted under part 91 with two family members on board. The aircraft departed from the south valley regional airport, ksvr with all four…
- [Incident 20241012015539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241012015539I), Oct 12, 2024: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N144VG), Merritt Island, FL, Minor damage. Pilot provided a pre-sale flight demonstration of the accident aircraft to a potential buyer on 10/12/2024. The pilot attempted to hover-taxi the aircraft to a…
- [Accident 20220826008309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220826008309A), Aug 26, 2022: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N240RM), Deadhorse, AK, Substantial damage. Setting up for the approach, the pilot detected a strong tailwind while on downwind, but not strong enough to be alarmed. The terrain was hilly and the…
- [Incident 20220507007129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220507007129I), May 7, 2022: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N63AT), Belton, TX, No damage. Pilot reported noticing an unusual vibration develope while over stillhouse hollow lake. Performed precautionary landing on a _small island_. After the engine…
- [Accident 20220326004339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220326004339A), Mar 26, 2022: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N288L), Myrtle Beach, SC, Substantial damage. On a 91.147 [privacy data omitted]. Had just taken off and climbing through about 700 feet. Experience violent shudders not isolated with flight controls, but…
- [Accident 20210405005839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210405005839A), Apr 5, 2021: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N8348X), Johnson City, KS, Substantial damage. The aircraft [privacy data omitted]pilot stated he and his passenger/son were flying out to check crops. His adult son was riding along because he wants to be…
- [Incident 20200312005749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200312005749I), Mar 12, 2020: Piper PA-28-235 (N62Q), Concord, CA, Minor damage. While taxiing for departure the pilot reported an issue with the left magneto and returned to parking. The aircraft struck a hangar with the left wing tip…
- [Incident 20190625007949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190625007949I), Jun 25, 2019: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N44FE), Centerton, AR, No damage. On 6/25/2019 at approximately 0915 CST, the Robinson R-44 helicopter, N44FE, sn 1088, operated by Arkansas helicopter, springdale, AR departed from bentonville…
- [Incident 20180420012989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180420012989I), Apr 20, 2018: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N111VG), Linden, NJ, No damage. The pilot stated that while flying nw at 500 feet AGL approximately one mile sse of kldj on Friday April 20, 2018 for an aerial photography event, lost engine…
- [Accident 20180224003079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180224003079A), Feb 24, 2018: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N7519G), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft rolled to the right on soft snow landing.
- [Accident 20180130001719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180130001719A), Jan 30, 2018: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N7530R), Newport Beach, CA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. A Robinson Helicopter R44, N7530R, was destroyed when it impacted three d residential houses while maneuvering near Newport Beach, California. The private…
- [Accident 20171205022769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171205022769A), Dec 5, 2017: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N99RW), Fort Pierce, FL, Substantial damage. The pilot of N99RW just returned from a cross country flight from boca raton back to the Fort Pierce Airport. After landing the pilot proceeded to taxi to the…
- [Accident 20170708011499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170708011499A), Jul 8, 2017: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N7224U), Jasper, IN, Destroyed. On July 8, 2017 at approximately 10:35 eastern standard time, a Robinson R-44, N7224U was destroyed following collision with the ground while conducting…
- [Accident 20170505004159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170505004159A), May 5, 2017: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N981RR), Santa Barbara, CA, Destroyed. During a part 91 air tour, aircraft lost engine power, entered an autorotation, impacted two parked vehicles during autorotative landing, and was subsequently…
- [Accident 20160617006799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160617006799A), Jun 17, 2016: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N141TM), Chatham, MA, Destroyed. Departed plymouth airport for a scenic photo flight after approximately one hour the helicopter maneuvered for a photo pass and I spoke to the pilot who was…
- [Incident 20151209020469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151209020469I), Dec 9, 2015: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N4427H), West Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. The aircraft was on a normal approach to the hover and as he transitioned into the hover the machine yawed to the right and the student lost control of the…
- [Accident 20151005016879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151005016879A), Oct 5, 2015: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N442RP), Parkston, SD, Substantial damage. On October 5th at about 0900 CDT, a Robinson R-44, N442RP crashed near Parkston, SD. Two persons, including the pilot received serious injuries and two other…
- [Accident 20121021023689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121021023689A), Oct 21, 2012: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N7507K), Lamesa, TX, Substantial damage. On October 21, 2012, N7507K, a Robinson R-44, departed Lamesa airport, in Lamesa, Texas, with one passenger. The helicopter departed and traveled northwest to…
- [Incident 20120320003969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120320003969I), Mar 20, 2012: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N2263W), Logan, WV, Substantial damage. When throttle was applied at the end of a practice autorotation, a piece of flashlight that was left on the engine during maintenance fell on the throttle…
- [Accident 20110915021219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110915021219A), Sep 15, 2011: Robinson Helicopter R44 (N828PM), Ocate, NM, Substantial damage. Pilot stated he felt vibration during flight and attempted a precautionary landing near previous landing site. During approach, aircraft began uncontrollable…
- [Incident 20110904021669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110904021669I), Sep 4, 2011: Piper PA-25-235 (N8540L), Hood River, OR, No damage. Pilot flew the PA-25 aircraft to fuel exhaustion and executed a forced landing in a soccer field adjacent to a congested area.
- [Incident 20101123053519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101123053519I), Nov 23, 2010: Robinson He R44 (N108DJ), Baldwin Park, CA, Minor damage. Bird strike during response to a burglary call. The bird penetrated the canopy causing minor injuries to the observer officer muse. Made an emergency landing…
- [Accident 20081102851919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081102851919A), Nov 2, 2008: Robsin R44 (N300FX), Gallatin, TN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On November 02, 2008 at approximately 6:05PM CST the student pilot departed lebanon Tennessee (M54) airport for a solo night cross country to cornelia…
- [Accident 20080405832579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080405832579A), Apr 5, 2008: Robsin R44 (N510JM), Pahrump, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) On April 5, 2008, at approximately 1547 local time, N510JM, Robinson R-44 helicopter, sustained substantial damage during an emergency landing procedure…
- [Accident 20080122014309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080122014309A), Jan 22, 2008: Robsin R44 (N18HB), Miami, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) On January 22, 2008 on about 1234 eastern standard time, a Robinson R-44, N18HB, registered to alex mill development corp. and operated by the pilots…
- [Accident 20070930824729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070930824729A), Sep 30, 2007: Robsin R44 (N8353K), Jackson Center, OH, Destroyed. (-23) The pilot stated the following occurred during the landing phase of the flight: "I departed in a Robinson R44, N8353K from my residence at [privacy data…
- [Accident 20060628013579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060628013579A), Jun 28, 2006: Robsin R44ASTRO (N52EP), Fresno, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot performed a downwind takeoff with a thirteen knot tailwind. During this phase of flight, the helicopter lost tailrotor authority causing loss…
- [Accident 20060531013939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060531013939A), May 31, 2006: Robsin R44 (N544LB), Stapleton, NE, Substantial damage. (-23) Landing on uneven terrain, the pilot added power lifting off the ground and struck a tree with the main rotor. The helicopter then had a hard landing.…
- [Accident 20060528010849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060528010849A), May 28, 2006: Robsin R44 (N42KJ), Athens, TX, Destroyed. (-23) On may 28, 2006, at 1020 am, CST, a Robinson helicopter, R-44-44, N42KJ, owned and operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted] crashed into cedar creek…
- [Accident 20060204002559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060204002559A), Feb 4, 2006: Robsin R44 (N744MD), Rayville, LA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] is a pvt. Pilot with sel, MEL, instrument airplane, and rotorcraft ratings. The pilot [privacy data omitted] suffered an…
- [Accident 20050706017549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050706017549A), Jul 6, 2005: Robsin R44 (N90SG), St. Cloud, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot of N90SG was making an approach to landing at his private heliport in St. Cloud, FL when he noticed that a vehicle had been parked in close…
- [Accident 20050619015289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050619015289A), Jun 19, 2005: Robsin R44 (N744MD), Raville, LA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was conducting short (15 minutes) flights for friends and family from private property location (see lat. Long. Coordinates). This flight was the…
- [Accident 20050511008309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050511008309A), May 11, 2005: Robsin R44 (N144SM), Gustine, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Maintenance had been performed on the helicopter as follows: 1. Annual inspection on 05/09/2005 at los banos, CA. Tt 1601.8 hrs. 2. Installed new…
- [Accident 20050321005349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050321005349A), Mar 21, 2005: Robsin R44 (N1ZP), Homestead, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On March 19, 2005, about 1515 eastern standard time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, N1ZP, registered to a private individual, was landed hard at Homestead…
- [Accident 20040627030379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040627030379A), Jun 27, 2004: Robsin R44 (N441MG), Barnesville, GA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. (-23) Deceased passengers: front left seat [privacy data omitted] rear left seat [privacy data omitted] at approximately 01:59 the pilot of N441MG received a…
- [Accident 20040228011559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040228011559A), Feb 28, 2004: Robsin R44 (N7184G), Burlington, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) On February 28, 2004, at 1145 CST a Robinson, R-44 rotorcraft, N7184G, struck and severed an electrical power wire adjacent to a refueling tank, during…
- [Accident 20040123011189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040123011189A), Jan 23, 2004: Robsin R44 (N77KK), Vero Beach, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot of N77KK was repositioning the helicopter for departure, during hover taxi the left skid hit a 2-foot high hedgerow. This impact causes the…
- [Accident 20031106027772A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031106027772A), Nov 6, 2003: Robsin R44 (N442RH), Torrance, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) At 1528 PST, 11/06/03, at toa airport, there was a collision between a Robinson R-44 (N442RH), and a R-22 (N206TV) helicopter. The collision occurred…
- [Incident 20030712017069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030712017069I), Jul 12, 2003: Robsin R44 (N442EK), Atlantic City, NY. (-23) Helicopter landed safely on beach when engine lost power.
- [Accident 20010511008959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010511008959A), May 11, 2001: Robsin R44 (N111PH), Gorst, WA, No damage. (-23)Investigation found the helicopter hit a tree at a high angle of decent in a heavily wooded area. The majority of the aircraft was destroyed by post-crash…
- [Accident 19990415003569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990415003569A), Apr 15, 1999: Robsin R22 (N151RM), Port Jefferson, NY, Substantial damage. Pilot was practicing landing the Robinson R-22 helicopter on the beach when the acft lost engine power at 10 feet AGL, landed hard on the sand, and rolled…
- [Incident 19961222044869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961222044869I), Dec 22, 1996: Piper PA32260 (N7731J), Mena, AR. Narrative: aircraft lost electrical power and diverted to Mena Intermountain airport, Mena, AR. Maintenance found alternator defective - replaced alternator…
- [Accident 19920515015239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920515015239A), May 15, 1992: Piper PA32260 (N2259T), Greenville, NC, Destroyed, 6 fatal. Struck trees in IMC on IFR climbout. Failed to assure proper climb and aircraft attitude.
- [Incident 19880226020879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880226020879I), Feb 26, 1988: Piper PA32260 (N5594J), Lawrence, MA. Selected highway for a simulated power failure landing. Descended to about 25 feet above road. Cars left highway.
- [Incident 19870615041029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870615041029I), Jun 15, 1987: Piper PA32260 (N8600N), Rochester, NY. The aircraft aborted due to loss of power and overran the runway. Propeller control found in the full aft position.
- [Accident 19850520019009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850520019009A), May 20, 1985: Maule M5235C (N5640C), Pittsburgh, PA, Substantial damage. Flipped (.4)the personal transportation flight took off from allegheny co. ariport and made one landing back at the airport. The flight then departed the…
- [Accident 19830605022909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830605022909A), Jun 5, 1983: Piper PA25235 (N8533L), Rio Grande City, TX, Destroyed. Smoke appeared in cockpit shortly after takeoff. Pilot made mergency landing and fire consumed airplane.
- [Incident 19810711068539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810711068539I), Jul 11, 1981: Piper PA25235 (N8742L), Jackson, WY, Minor damage. Pilot saw oil on windshield. Landed in national elk refuge. Engine and oil problem not identified.
- [Accident 19790103000239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790103000239A), Jan 3, 1979: Piper PA25235 (N8534L), Holly Hill, SC, Substantial damage. Pilot made forced landing in plowed field and nosed over. Pilot reported experiencing carburetor ice.

All 54: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540f1-serie/incidents.md

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