# FAA incident reports: Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 A list on [Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-ae1a5.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 178 reports - [Incident 20260927012349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260927012349I.md): Robinson R-44 · Ozona, TX · Sep 27, 2026 · N255PK · Minor damage > On September 27, 2026, at 1235 CDT, a Robinson R-44 helicopter bearing registration number [privacy data omitted], registered to a corporation, struck a wire on a private ranch while hunting. The helicopter landed, and then departed due to a brush fire… - [Accident 20260812011269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260812011269A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Anthony, FL · Aug 12, 2026 · N861MP · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that while in cruse flight, the engine had a sudden reduction in power. The pilot initiated an autorotation when power was regained, causing the helicopter to climb another +/- 200 feet, before losing power again. With the use of the… - [Accident 20260802011379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260802011379A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bennett, IA · Aug 2, 2026 · N26KL · Substantial damage > Pilot-in-command experienced an unknown shake/shimmy throughout aircraft while crossing a row of trees. The shake subsided momentarily, then returned. Pilot-in-command executed an emergency landing in a pasture. Aircraft landed hard, spreading skids and… - [Accident 20260715007689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260715007689A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Iowa City, IA · Jul 15, 2026 · N322TC · Substantial damage > Pilot-in-command contacted a telephone wire with the right spray boom resulting in an unusual attitude which led to the helicopter crash-landing in a cornfield. - [Accident 20260417003629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417003629A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Crosbyton, TX · Apr 17, 2026 · N445JS · Substantial damage > On April 17, 2026, at approximately 1145, a Robinson R44 helicopter, impacted the ground approximately seven miles north of Crosbyton, Texas. The aircraft was being operated on an air tour flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no… - [Accident 20260119000302A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260119000302A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Sheridan, WY · Jan 19, 2026 · N996NR · Minor damage > Robinson R-44 aircraft #2 was struck in the tail rotor by R-44 #1 both aircraft initiated an emergency landing. No injuries and minor damage to R-44 #2 and substantial to # 1 - [Accident 20250919013159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250919013159A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Alvord, TX · Sep 19, 2025 · N831VA · Substantial damage > During a pinacle landing, the main rotor struck the tail rotor and gearbox assembly tearing the tailsection, tailrotor and gearbox from the aircraft. - [Accident 20250818018099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250818018099A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Burlington, WA · Aug 18, 2025 · N877DR · Substantial damage > Helcopter was lifing off from a flatbed trailer. In the process of departing, the pilot swung the tail around to depart and subsequently hit the tail boom on an airport light pole. The main rotors also made contact with the same light pole. This caused a… - [Accident 20250816015469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250816015469A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Cape Girardeau, MO · Aug 16, 2025 · N24DF · Substantial damage > Airman was conducting air tour operations at approximately 400 feet AGL at 75 knots on approach to landing when the aircraft developed abnormal medium-frequency vibrations and the alternator warning light illuminated. The airman immediately entered an… - [Accident 20250803011099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250803011099A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Clarkston, MT · Aug 3, 2025 · N750GT · Substantial damage > On August 03, 2025 a Robinson helicopter, model R44, crashed in a remote location se of helena Montana. The pilot was practicing a hover at the time of the accident. 2 POB and both sustained injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.… - [Accident 20250709011119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250709011119A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Inlet, NY · Jul 9, 2025 · N67RW · Substantial damage > Pilot stated he was making an approach to the landing dock located adjacent to the lake. As he descended toward the water he misjudged the amount of decrease in ground effect when hovering over water. He began to sink, tried to correct by adding power but… - [Accident 20250704009429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250704009429A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Pecos, TX · Jul 4, 2025 · N992TP · Substantial damage > On July 04, 2025, at 1105 CDT, a Robinson R-44-II incurred substantial damage when it impacted terrain while attempting to hover-taxi. The aircraft was being operated on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight… - [Accident 20250629008789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250629008789A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Palmer, AK · Jun 29, 2025 · N531AT · Substantial damage > Pilot took off from glacier setting with snow covered terrain and flat light conditions. Upon lift up to about 50'AGL facing eastward, pilot initiated left pedal turn toward west and to visually referece the ridgeline. Midway through turn, with eyes inside… - [Accident 20250625012139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250625012139A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Hawesville, KY · Jun 25, 2025 · N144WK · Destroyed > Helicopter was performing agricultural spraying of a corn field when the main rotor mast struck a utility power line. The impact severed the blade links, and the fuselage impacted the ground on the left side in the direction of flight. The pilot sustained… - [Accident 20250523005559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250523005559A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Miami, TX · May 23, 2025 · N1195P · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 05/23/2025 at approximately 0718 central time, a Robinson R-44 helicopter bearing registration number [privacy data omitted] impacted terrain approximately 7NM wnw of the Miami, TX airport (3E0). The aircraft was destroyed by a post impact fire. The… - [Accident 20250309003779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250309003779A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · North Las Vegas, NV · Mar 9, 2025 · N44KY · Substantial damage > On 03/09/2025 at approximately 2105 PST, a Robinson R-44II helicopter, departed the North Las Vegas Airport, kvgt, on a VFR air tour flight of the las Vegas strip, under a part 91.147 authorization. As the aircraft was transitioning into forward flight, the… - [Accident 20250227002629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250227002629A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Uvalde, TX · Feb 27, 2025 · N144SG · Substantial damage · 2 fatal > The aircraft was being used to perform wildlife animal survey flying 75-100 AGL. Aircraft impacted the ground nose down leaving two parallel scars from the skid gear. Forward and to the left, ~10 ft in the direction of flight, was a long gouge by a main rotor… - [Accident 20250227001329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250227001329A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Edgemont, SD · Feb 27, 2025 · N6555C · No damage > On 2/27/25 at approximately 7:30AM mt, a Robinson R-44 [privacy data omitted], LLC was conducting an elk survey/capture operation when the gunner fell from the helicopter at an approximate altitude of 30 to 40 ft and a forward airspeed of approximately 20-30… - [Accident 20241107016699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241107016699A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Durkee, OR · Nov 7, 2024 · N4361R · Substantial damage > On short final to the ridgeline with an external load the pilot began to settle into the lz. He jettisoned the load and spread the skids in the trees where he then rolled over. He failed to calculate the performance needed to land at that altitude with an… - [Accident 20241101016939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241101016939A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Iowa, LA · Nov 1, 2024 · N62CD · Destroyed · 3 fatal > A student pilot, whithout a solo endorsement and flying at night, intended to fly his personal helicopter from a restaurant to his home with [privacy data omitted] onboard. While in route the aircraft started to veer off course to the west and then turned… - [Accident 20240923013399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240923013399A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ravenel, SC · Sep 23, 2024 · N153LA · Substantial damage > Eon-dra message text: Ravenel, SC: [privacy data omitted], R44, was executing a precautionary landing on a farm with cattle at [privacy data omitted], SC when the skid impacted the ground during a high rate of descent causing the helicopter to upend and land… - [Incident 20240919013729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240919013729I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Eagle, AK · Sep 19, 2024 · N1413X · Minor damage > The pilot departed Eagle, AK enroute to a remote landing zone. Upon arrival, the pilot determined that the landing zone was unsuitable to land. During the hover/hold phase of flight the pilot heard a "tapping sound" coming from the left side of the aircraft.… - [Accident 20240915012459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240915012459A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Basin, MT · Sep 15, 2024 · N233WT · Destroyed > The pilot stated the following: "We landed at our cabin at 1100 in the morning, upon descending into the landing zone I completed a hover check." "The weather conditions at that time were blue sky and sunny no wind." "At 1700 the temprature was 60* and wind… - [Accident 20240818014129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240818014129A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Palmer, AK · Aug 18, 2024 · N783AK · Substantial damage > On August 18th, 2024, at approximately 1230, a helicopter with 3 passengers and a pilot departed its base of operations on a glacier tour. The passengers stated that the flight to their first point on intended landing was bumpy. As the aircraft approached the… - [Incident 20240715008539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240715008539I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Talkeetna, AK · Jul 15, 2024 · N4QH · Minor damage > Departed the Talkeetna Airport at 2:00PM local with the current afis and traffic advisory carrying a sling load on a 100FT line. Weather at the airport was reported as visibility 10, wind 270 at 5KTS, clouds 6500FT broken. After setting the load at a remote… - [Accident 20240713010499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240713010499A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Herriman, UT · Jul 13, 2024 · N6960 · Substantial damage > During flight pilot/cfi reduced throttle to demonstrate autorotation to student. Immediately following reduction of throttle, experienced engine failure resulting in the pilot performing poweroff rotation to ground. During termination of autorotation, as a… - [Accident 20240711008479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240711008479A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Wainiha, HI · Jul 11, 2024 · N144KW · Destroyed · 3 fatal > The accident helicopter departed on an air tour out of lihue (lih) at appx 12:30 HST. The helicopter was occupied by 1 pilot and 2 passengers who were seated in the back. The helicopter crashed into the ocean off the northwest coast of kauai, appx 5NM wsw of… - [Accident 20240704010619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240704010619A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · New Florence, MO · Jul 4, 2024 · N225AM · Destroyed > The airman was conducting part 137 spray operations and made a cleanup pass along the edge of a field, descending to approximately 15 feet above the vegetation. After completing the pass, the airman attempted to climb above a row of trees. During this… - [Accident 20240619009029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240619009029A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bluestem, WA · Jun 19, 2024 · N323TT · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Helicopter on cross country flight encountered a sudden loss of altitude while at cruising altitude of 750' and an airspeed of 69 KTS. Aircraft's tailboom was struck by main rotor blades approximatelty two feet from the tailrotor attach point and seperated… - [Accident 20240602009529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240602009529A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Gilbertsville, KY · Jun 2, 2024 · N220SW · Substantial damage > According to the pilot's statement, he departed from his home in carmi, IL and flew to his lake house on Kentucky lake initially landed aircraft without incident. He stated he approached off the lake on a northeast heading toward the landing pad which was… - [Accident 20240409004319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240409004319A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · South Kingston, RI · Apr 9, 2024 · N331EL · Destroyed > The pilot reported he flew southwest at 800 feet MSL to wordens' pond to perform a flight over the pond. He began executing a series of flight parameters, beginning with a 10 foot hover, then a climb vertical to 50 feet, then descend back down to a 10 foot… - [Accident 20240201001919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240201001919A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Miami, FL · Feb 1, 2024 · N521LS · Substantial damage > During flight airman noticed that the manifold pressure, engine oil pressure, and temperature were in the red area of the gages. Airman executed a precautional landing to check the situation on the ground at watson island helipad (X44). Airman initiated a… - [Accident 20231206021039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231206021039A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Calexico, CA · Dec 6, 2023 · N422DX · Substantial damage > Pilot reported he was performing part 137 spraying operations on multiple agiculture fields. While spraying a fields next to highway 98 in Calexico California there were large powerlines on the south and 1/4 west of a barberworth rd. flying a north south… - [Incident 20230818013659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230818013659I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Beatty, NV · Aug 18, 2023 · N744ME · Minor damage > [privacy data omitted] Was conducting aerial survey of an off road race. While following a race car westbound at approximately 300 feet and 40KTS in a canyon with rising terrain, the pilot slowed the aircraft and turned to north following the course. The… - [Accident 20230731010519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230731010519A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Arcola, IL · Jul 31, 2023 · N644ME · Destroyed > The pilot was engaged in part 137 agricultural spraying. The pilot stated that they cleared the field with a survey pass. During the first spray pass parallel to a tree line, the pilot initiated a climbing manuver and struck an overhanging tree limb leading… - [Accident 20230726008029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230726008029A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Charles City, IA · Jul 26, 2023 · N4174L · Substantial damage > Helicopter returned to tender truck for load of product and fuel. Shortly after departing tender truck helicopter descended into a corn field. - [Accident 20230713015519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230713015519A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Pocahontas, IL · Jul 13, 2023 · N62RK · Destroyed > Narritive - on the evening of 13 July 2023, R-44 helicopter was in flight conducting aerial agricultural applications when a loss of engine power occured and crashed in a field in pocahontus Illinois at 1900(CST) with 1 person onboard. - [Incident 20230621009909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230621009909I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Clarkson, NE · Jun 21, 2023 · N225AM · Minor damage > Pilot was conducting part 137 operations. Pilot performed a low recon of a field and did not see a cable ran to a fixture in the field. Helicopter contacted the wire and the pilot landed with minor damage. - [Accident 20230510016899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230510016899A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bradenton, FL · May 10, 2023 · N62HT · Substantial damage > R44, landed in a field and Pitched forward causing the aircraft to onto the Left side. - [Accident 20230509002709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230509002709A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Skwentna, AK · May 9, 2023 · N704T · Substantial damage > Pilot and two passengers (180 lbs. And 160 lbs.) Plus gear (90LBS) in R44-II helicopter conducting survey around noon at first of three survey points. Fuel on board about 1.2 hrs (19 gal = 194 lbs.). It started snowing, they were going to return to base, then… - [Accident 20230326003849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230326003849A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Erwinville, LA · Mar 26, 2023 · N441PD · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On 3/26/2023, a Robinson R44 helicopter, flying under CFR part 91 operations departed btr at approximately 0236 hours in pursuit of a drunk driver. The aircraft was being operated by a pilot in command and another certificated pilot on board manning the… - [Incident 20221229019069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221229019069I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Tampa, FL · Dec 29, 2022 · N4153G · Minor damage > Pilot stated this was a sight-seeing flight. Upon approach to tpf he heard a loud bang and then lost all power, he then prepared for emergency landing and aircraft hit water in shallow area. He and the three passengers reported no injuries and were brought to… - [Accident 20220820014859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220820014859A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Delmita, TX · Aug 20, 2022 · N4447A · Substantial damage > Narrative: On August 20, 2022, a Robinson R44 ii helicopter, [privacy data omitted], sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near san isidro, Texas, FAA iic note: the Ranch Helipad is located in Delmita Texas. The pilot sustained… - [Accident 20220810007559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220810007559A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Palmer, AK · Aug 10, 2022 · N987WH · Substantial damage > Contributing factors include power mismanagement with an steep approach angle and inappropriate airspeed too fast to make the intended point of landing (ridgeline lz). The R44 was operating within gross weight and CG but that was at the very upper limits of… - [Accident 20220731007659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220731007659A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Marshall, MO · Jul 31, 2022 · N458SG · Substantial damage > This aircraft was performing agricultural spraying operations over crops in an open field. The pilot stated that he had just finished a spraying pass heading east and was maneuvering 180 degrees to continue with another pass over the field back to the west.… - [Accident 20220725007889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220725007889A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Cedar City, UT · Jul 25, 2022 · N497SU · Substantial damage > On July 25, 2022, the instructor and student were practicing autorotations west of Cedar City airport (cdc) in preparation for the student?s private pilot certificate. When they were about to return to base, they decided to do one more autorotation. The… - [Accident 20220626007979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220626007979A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Blackwell, TX · Jun 26, 2022 · N4124D · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On June 26, 2022 a Robinson R44 helicopter, N4124D was involved in a fatal accident while conducting an aerial application under 14CFR 137. The commercial rated pilot was spraying approximately 50 feet off the ground from a north to south direction when the… - [Accident 20220618009899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220618009899A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Auburn, WA · Jun 18, 2022 · N944BC · Substantial damage > Pilot/cfi was giving [privacy data omitted]hovering instruction in a grassy practice area. To correct a backward motion during hover the CFI applied forward cyclic and lowered collective. The aircraft developed a rolling motion. The helicopter rolled and came… - [Incident 20220527009029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220527009029I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Hampton, GA · May 27, 2022 · N794YT · Minor damage > The pilot was performing hover work in a 175? X 300? Grassy field enclosed by 50? Trees located 1.5 miles north of khmp. The pilot drifted to close to a small overhanging branch and noticed leaves in the downwash. Pilot didn?t feel anything in the controls or… - [Accident 20220412005329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220412005329A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Calhoun, GA · Apr 12, 2022 · N426DB · Substantial damage > Pilot was taking 3 passengers for a joy ride flight. Pilot landed aircraft on a vacant 2 acre lot, which he owned in Calhoun, GA. The lot was between a restaurant and several business buildings. Power poles and lines were located on the outer edge of the lot.… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-ae1a5/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41899') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-ae1a5/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.