# FAA incident reports: Robinson Helicopter R44 A list on [Robinson Helicopter R44](https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r44.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 5 · 221 reports - [Accident 20260809012429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260809012429A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Macedonia, IA · Aug 9, 2026 · N197HL · Substantial damage > Aircraft 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 20260720008389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260720008389A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Red Oak, IA · Jul 20, 2026 · N224RH · Substantial damage > Pilot lost control during take off from elevated platform with ground crew fueling hose connected to rotorcraft. - [Accident 20260718010589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260718010589A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Scribner, NE · Jul 18, 2026 · N26EH · Substantial damage > Pilot 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 20260718009219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260718009219A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Adair, IA · Jul 18, 2026 · N484AT · Substantial damage > Pilot-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 20260613008149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260613008149A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Jun 13, 2026 · N336SG · Destroyed > Robinson 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 20260608006279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260608006279A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Lynchburg, SC · Jun 8, 2026 · N144CD · Substantial damage > On 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 20260323002759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260323002759A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Boynton Beach, FL · Mar 23, 2026 · N478AT · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On 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 20251114018119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251114018119A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Cookeville, TN · Nov 14, 2025 · N668TM · Substantial damage > On 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 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 20250706020269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250706020269A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Heber City, UT · Jul 6, 2025 · N715SG · 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 doors removed. The flight proceeded east up parleys canyon, turned south near the park city ski resorts,… - [Accident 20250315005829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250315005829A.md): Robinson R-44 · Danville, VA · Mar 15, 2025 · N331ES · Destroyed · 1 fatal > About 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 20241231019019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241231019019A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Galveston, TX · Dec 31, 2024 · N441HQ · Substantial damage > Aircraft 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 20241012015539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241012015539I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Merritt Island, FL · Oct 12, 2024 · N144VG · 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 ramp on a flatbed truck. While in a hover to position the aircraft, the rotor blades struck an… - [Accident 20240906011949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240906011949A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Grand Forks, ND · Sep 6, 2024 · N896J · Substantial damage > The 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 20240818010729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240818010729A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Honolulu, HI · Aug 18, 2024 · N740RH · Substantial damage > On 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 20240803018919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240803018919A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Bryant, IA · Aug 3, 2024 · N225ML · Substantial damage > Pilot reported decrease in rotor RPM shortly after lifting off from tender truck. Helicopter contacted terrain causing it to roll on its side. - [Incident 20240802010449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240802010449I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Philadelphia, PA · Aug 2, 2024 · N287LH · No damage > On 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 20240718013149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240718013149A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Carlsbad, CA · Jul 18, 2024 · N886JB · Substantial damage > Pilot 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 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 20240406004099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240406004099A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Key Biscayne, FL · Apr 6, 2024 · N234ZT · Destroyed > Part 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 20240313002029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240313002029A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Knox City, TX · Mar 13, 2024 · N3040P · Substantial damage > On 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 20231230020052A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231230020052A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Daytona Beach, FL · Dec 30, 2023 · N828AK · Substantial damage > December 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 20231028015349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231028015349I.md): Robinson R44 · Hnl, HI · Oct 28, 2023 · N328SS · No damage > Robinson 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 20231026021019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231026021019A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Rowlett, TX · Oct 26, 2023 · N141CD · Substantial damage > On 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 20231001014119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231001014119A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Hochatown, OK · Oct 1, 2023 · N379SH · Substantial damage > After 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 20230826013719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230826013719A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Immokalee, FL · Aug 26, 2023 · N4147Q · Destroyed > Part 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 20230726008039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230726008039A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Hanlontown, IA · Jul 26, 2023 · N467HA · Substantial damage > Shortly 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 20230704006689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230704006689A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Jul 4, 2023 · N7507X · Substantial damage > Pilot 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 20230531010789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230531010789A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Waterford, MI · May 31, 2023 · N7102Z · Substantial damage > Pilot 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 20230310002819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230310002819A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Dekalb, TX · Mar 10, 2023 · N4164T · Substantial damage > On a feral hogs hunting trip, PIC reported a loss of power forced him to make an emergency landing. - [Accident 20230110000379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230110000379A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Fowlerton, TX · Jan 10, 2023 · N811S · Substantial damage > Pilot 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 20221122020469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221122020469A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Charlotte, NC · Nov 22, 2022 · N7094J · Destroyed · 2 fatal > [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 20221118021912A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221118021912A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · North Las Vegas, NV · Nov 18, 2022 · N4050P · Substantial damage > On 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 20221014017499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221014017499A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Daytona Beach, FL · Oct 14, 2022 · N306MB · Substantial damage > The 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 20220930011209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220930011209A.md): Robinson Helicopter RH44 · Cedar City, UT · Sep 30, 2022 · N297SU · Substantial damage > A 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 20220830015629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220830015629A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Beardsley, MN · Aug 30, 2022 · N7048C · Destroyed > The 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 20220826008309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220826008309A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Deadhorse, AK · Aug 26, 2022 · N240RM · 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 approach path was over a basin. Turning and descending on left base, the helicopter began to drift from the… - [Accident 20220803014039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220803014039A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Lehighton, PA · Aug 3, 2022 · N45CA · Substantial damage > Accident 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 20220606022129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220606022129A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Henderson, TX · Jun 6, 2022 · N94WC · Substantial damage > On 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 20220526008639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220526008639A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · North Myrtle Be, SC · May 26, 2022 · N132TC · Substantial damage > After 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 20220507007129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220507007129I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Belton, TX · May 7, 2022 · N63AT · No damage > Pilot 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 20220326004339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220326004339A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Mar 26, 2022 · N288L · 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 the entire airframe. Started auto rotation, landed in parking lot, skidded 50 feet into small berm… - [Accident 20220325004299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220325004299A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Rowlett, TX · Mar 25, 2022 · N514CD · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On 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 20220219002139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220219002139A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Miami, FL · Feb 19, 2022 · N544SB · Destroyed > Part 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 20210813004339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210813004339I.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Boise, ID · Aug 13, 2021 · N844DT · Minor damage > Following 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 20210804012999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210804012999A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Waukon, IA · Aug 4, 2021 · N775AK · Substantial damage > Pilot hit electrical wires. Crashed in field close to the road - [Accident 20210720014179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210720014179A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Mineral Point, WI · Jul 20, 2021 · N44XB · Substantial damage > Mineral 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 20210502008779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210502008779A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Wingate, NC · May 2, 2021 · N4528T · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On 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 20210422009659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210422009659A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Forkston, PA · Apr 22, 2021 · N4055N · Destroyed · 1 fatal > The 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 20210405005839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210405005839A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Johnson City, KS · Apr 5, 2021 · N8348X · 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 a pilot too. Automatic weather reporting from kjhn was clear with winds at 180 degrees at 10 KTS… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r44/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 aircraft_model_code IN ('7640120') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r44/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.