Robinson Helicopter R44
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Accident 20260809012429ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Macedonia, IAAircraft failed to maintain a positive rate-of-climb and adequate rotor RPM after takeoff from the tender truck resulting in hard landing in corn field.Accident 20260720008389ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Red Oak, IAPilot lost control during take off from elevated platform with ground crew fueling hose connected to rotorcraft.Accident 20260718010589ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Scribner, NEPilot struck a power line while pollinating a field with a rotorcraft 2 nautical miles northwest of kscb resulting in damage to the main rotor blades and forced an emergency landing. Pilot noted the power lines on east end of field were closer to the crop…Accident 20260718009219ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Adair, IAPilot-in-command drooped rotor RPM while performing aerial application, then initiated an autorotation from a low altitude into a cornfield. Upon the main rotor system contacting mature corn, the rotorcraft rolled forward, coming to a rest on the skids.Accident 20260613008149ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Pembroke Pines, FLRobinson R-44 rotorcraft [privacy data omitted] attempting to takeoff lost control impacted the ground and another parked Cessna 421C [privacy data omitted] under unknown circumstances, at the North Perry Airport (hwo) Pembroke Pines. Robinson R44 [privacy…Accident 20260608006279ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Lynchburg, SCOn June 8, 2026, at 1515 (EDT), a Robinson astro R-44 helicopter struck a high-tension powerline in between two corn fields and subsequently impacted terrain in the vicinity of Lynchburg, south carolina. Preliminary investigation findings have identified that…Accident 20260323002759ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Boynton Beach, FLOn March 23, 2026, about 1221 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 raven I helicopter was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Boynton Beach, Florida. The flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction were fatally injured. The…Accident 20251114018119ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Cookeville, TNOn November 15, at approximately 16:15 CST, the pilot arrived at the aircraft and conducted a full preflight inspection of the Robinson R44 R1 in accordance with the manufacturer’s approved checklist. During the inspection, the pilot observed a new zero…Accident 20250919013159ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Alvord, TXDuring a pinacle landing, the main rotor struck the tail rotor and gearbox assembly tearing the tailsection, tailrotor and gearbox from the aircraft.Accident 20250706020269ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Heber City, UTThis 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 doors removed. The flight proceeded east up parleys canyon, turned south near the park city ski resorts,…Accident 20250315005829ARobinson R-44 · Danville, VAAbout 1438, the pilot completed a sightseeing flight and dropped the two passengers off at their home. According to one of the passengers, the pilot ended the flight early due to fog which restricted inflight visibility. The passenger provided a photograph…Accident 20241231019019ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Galveston, TXAircraft was running on the ground with pilot on board. Pilot rolled up throttle to lift and reposition aircraft to adjacent pad on right side of aircraft. As pilot applied power, nose lifted and aircraft experienced dynamic roll-over, caused by contact…Incident 20241012015539IRobinson Helicopter R44 · Merritt Island, FLPilot 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 ramp on a flatbed truck. While in a hover to position the aircraft, the rotor blades struck an…Accident 20240906011949ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Grand Forks, NDThe aircraft doing hover practice in the delta landing zone area at gfk airport. Video evidence shows the aircraft in a stable hover then the aircraft is seen moving aft with the tail descending, it comes up and then descends again, appears to strike the…Accident 20240818010729ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Honolulu, HIOn Sunday, aug 18, 2024, pilot boarded Robinson R44 with intent to fly customers on a scheduled air tour. Pilot started engine and engaged the clutch as the main rotor blades turned slowly. Immediatedly, the pilot noticed "unusual vibrations in pedals," then…Accident 20240803018919ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Bryant, IAPilot reported decrease in rotor RPM shortly after lifting off from tender truck. Helicopter contacted terrain causing it to roll on its side.Incident 20240802010449IRobinson Helicopter R44 · Philadelphia, PAOn a night, VFR cross country flight from ewr - phl the pilot claimed he encountered unforeseen headwinds which increased his planned flying time. The "low fuel" warning light came on (< 3 gallons remaining, < 10 minutes flying time remaining) and he elected…Accident 20240718013149ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Carlsbad, CAPilot lifted aircraft off helicopter platform for third solo flight. As collective was raised aircraft immediately went into dynamic rollover, slid off right side of platform as main rotor blades impacted the tarmac. Helicopter came to rest partially on…Accident 20240711008479ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Wainiha, HIThe 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 20240406004099ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Key Biscayne, FLPart 91 operation Robinson R44, registration [privacy data omitted] serial number 30027 departing miami executive airport (ktmb) to eleuthera Bahamas, with one pilot on board, 20 minutes into flight helicopter loss engine power, with pilot attempting to…Accident 20240313002029ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Knox City, TXOn March 13, 2024, at approximately 1200, a Robinson R44 helicopter, was involved in a dynamic rollover during takeoff at the Knox City, Texas airport (F85). The aircraft was being operated on a business flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at…Accident 20231230020052ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Daytona Beach, FLDecember 30, 2023, 1400 local time; a helicopeter, R-44, returning from an air tour operation, part 91, with one pilot and two passengers on board and during the approach to landing phase collided mid-air with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) dji mavic 2 pro.…Incident 20231028015349IRobinson R44 · Hnl, HIRobinson R44 conducting part 135 flight out of Hnl; pilot noted high manifold pressure required after take off and performed precautionary landing off airport. During troubleshooting ch found intake valve tip in the cylinder. Submitted service difficulty…Accident 20231026021019ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Rowlett, TXOn 10/26/2023 at approximately 4:15PM an R-44 helicopter [privacy data omitted] departed the Garland heliport (hqz) and proceeded on a pilot training flight. Approximately 50 minutes after takeoff, the aircraft presented an engine overspeed condition multiple…Accident 20231001014119ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Hochatown, OKAfter departing a private heliport in Hochatown, OK the pilot maneuvered the aircraft at 400 feet AGL to practice an auto-rotation maneuver in a field 0.3 miles south/southeast of the departure point. After starting the maneuver and bringing the throttle to…Accident 20230826013719ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Immokalee, FLPart 61 operation, 2008 Robinson Helicopter R44 serial number 1844, [privacy data omitted], registered to [privacy data omitted]a demonstration flight R44 helicopter [privacy data omitted] with CFI, student and a passenger were operating on runway 36,…Accident 20230726008039ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Hanlontown, IAShortly after entering first application run, pilot noticed powerline crossing his flight path about 20 feet ahead. Following the wire strike, pilot performed quick stop and lowered helicopter into the corn.Accident 20230704006689ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Myrtle Beach, SCPilot on a 91.147 air tour operation took toof off from helipad with passengers on board. After hover and going into a forward motion, pilot notice his door popped open. Pilot took hand off of collective control and attempted to shut door. Helicopter was only…Accident 20230531010789ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Waterford, MIPilot was instructing hover techniques and retook flight controls and failed to notice a rearward moment imparted by the student. The helicopter tail hit the ground hard enough to cause separation of the tail rotor assembly from the boom. As the helicopter…Accident 20230310002819ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Dekalb, TXOn a feral hogs hunting trip, PIC reported a loss of power forced him to make an emergency landing.Accident 20230110000379ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Fowlerton, TXPilot was herding cattle. One steer attempted to break from herd. Pilot turned helicopter to cut off warward steer. Heard a bang and lost tailrotor authority and lost control of aircraft. It rotated one and half times while skids hit the ground. Main rotors…Accident 20221122020469ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Charlotte, NC[privacy data omitted], A local Charlotte, NC tv station news gathering helicopter, departed NC90 conducting a part 91 flight with the pilot and a tv station metorologist on board. Approx. 6 minutes in to the flight, the aircraft crashed facing north on the…Accident 20221118021912ARobinson Helicopter R44 · North Las Vegas, NVOn 11/18/22 at approximately 1027PST, [privacy data omitted], a 1973 Cessna 172M airplane, was conducting pattern operations on runway 30R, at the North Las Vegas airport,(vgt), in North Las Vegas, Nevada, when it collided with [privacy data omitted], a 2006…Accident 20221014017499ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot was attempting to land on a moveable platform for the first time. The pilot stated and video showed he aborted his first attempt after he failed to properly position the aircraft on the platform and repositioned for another attempt. During the…Accident 20220930011209ARobinson Helicopter RH44 · Cedar City, UTA CFI and student pilot were performing an off-field landing. As they were approaching the landing spot the CFI had the student practicing orbits. A high reconnaissance orbit was performed at 500 feet AGL and a low reconnaissance orbit at 300 feet AGL. They…Accident 20220830015629ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Beardsley, MNThe pilot was conducting air tour operations originating from a farmstead rural Beardsley, MN. During the accident flight, the aircraft approached the landing zone from the north. The pilot brought the aircraft nearly to a hover and attempted to perform a…Accident 20220826008309ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Deadhorse, AKSetting 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 approach path was over a basin. Turning and descending on left base, the helicopter began to drift from the…Accident 20220803014039ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Lehighton, PAAccident summary: 08/03/2022, 13:00 EDT,[privacy data omitted], R-44, [privacy data omitted] was involved in a dynamic rollover accident while attempting to land on a slope at a home residence. Closest weather reported: METAR kabe 031651Z 00000KT 10SM clr…Accident 20220606022129ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Henderson, TXOn June 6, 2022, about 0950 central standard time, a Robinson R44 helicopter,[privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Henderson, Texas. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger sustained minor…Accident 20220526008639ARobinson Helicopter R44 · North Myrtle Be, SCAfter landing on runway 5 at cre the student lifted the helicopter into a hover. A loud bang was heard and the instructor took control and put the helicopter back onto the runway. Afetr shut down the cowling doors were opened and substantial internal damge…Incident 20220507007129IRobinson Helicopter R44 · Belton, TXPilot reported noticing an unusual vibration develope while over stillhouse hollow lake. Performed precautionary landing on a _small island_. After the engine was shut off, while the rotor was coasting down, he heard a clunk and the tailboom was struck twice…Accident 20220326004339ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Myrtle Beach, SCOn 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 the entire airframe. Started auto rotation, landed in parking lot, skidded 50 feet into small berm…Accident 20220325004299ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Rowlett, TXOn 3/25/2022 at approximately 1127HRS ctd a Robinson R-44 helicopter sn 30007 registered as N514CD suffered a tail boom/rotor separation at approximately 1600? AGL and crashed in a vacant lot located at lakeview pkwy and grisham street in Rowlett Texas. The…Accident 20220219002139ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Miami, FLPart 91ROBINSON helicopter R44, registration N544SB, serial number 1759 departed marathon heliport (2FD5) with one pilot and two-passenger to north perry Florida airport (hwo) lost power and crashed off the beach area, south beach Miami. Pilot and both…Incident 20210813004339IRobinson Helicopter R44 · Boise, IDFollowing IFR practice approaches at boi the aircraft departed boi and was cleared direct for a VFR practice approach to caldwell (eul) airport. The instructor said they were 3 miles west of boi and were climbing from 4700' to 5000' when he heard a loud bang…Accident 20210804012999ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Waukon, IAPilot hit electrical wires. Crashed in field close to the roadAccident 20210720014179ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Mineral Point, WIMineral Point, WI: N44XB, R44, while conducting spraying-cropdusting, hit a power line, causing the sprayer to detach from the acft. Pilot made a forced landing in a cornfield 4 miles se of Mineral Point, WI. Pilot elected to take off again and proceed south…Accident 20210502008779ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Wingate, NCOn may 2, 2021, at 1318 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R-44 helicopter, N4528T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wingate, north carolina. The helicopter was being operated as a 14 CFR part 137 aerial application flight.…Accident 20210422009659ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Forkston, PAThe accident flight departed allentown queen city municipal airport (xll) at approximately 20:10 local time enroute to bradford county airport (N27). Preliminary radar track data showed the aircraft flying northwest at a cruise altitude between 3,000 to 4,000…Accident 20210405005839ARobinson Helicopter R44 · Johnson City, KSThe 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 a pilot too. Automatic weather reporting from kjhn was clear with winds at 180 degrees at 10 KTS…
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