Robinson R44 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 366 events recorded from 1993 to 2026.

366

All Events

107

Incidents

45

Minor

33

Serious

165

Fatal (345 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Feb 15, 2026 Algés, OF CS-HIM Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 11, 2025 Venn, AU VH-OOE Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 15, 2025 International Waters, PO XA-VED Incident Investigation pending
Mar 25, 2025 Puerto Lopez, EC HC-CXL Incident unk Investigation pending
Sep 22, 2024 Warsaw, PL SP-CBW Incident Investigation pending
Aug 19, 2024 Honolulu, HI N740RH Incident substantial
A failure of the flex plate yoke flange assembly due to incorrectly torqued bolts. Contributing was the maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection …

A failure of the flex plate yoke flange assembly due to incorrectly torqued bolts. Contributing was the maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the tail rotor flex plate assembly.

Jun 09, 2024 Aioi City, JA JA400C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 02, 2024 Gilbertsville, KY N220SW Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to take off from sloping terrain.
Dec 19, 2023 Arthur's Pass, NZ ZK-HGX Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 04, 2023 Vamdrup, OF OY-HFS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 08, 2023 Manta, OF HC-CPV Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 06, 2023 Warszawa, PL OK-LUK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 2023 San Carlos de Boliva-Buenos Aires, OF LV-KBH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 08, 2023 Hamilton Island, AS UNKN Incident Investigation pending
Oct 27, 2022 Sarasota, FL N442H Incident substantial
An in-flight collision with a bird, which resulted in damage to a tail rotor blade, a subsequent vibration, and the pilot’s decision to conduct a prec…

An in-flight collision with a bird, which resulted in damage to a tail rotor blade, a subsequent vibration, and the pilot’s decision to conduct a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.

Jul 22, 2022 Buenos Aires, OF LV-WMB Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 01, 2022 Novy township, RS RA-06228 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 26, 2022 East Sussex, UK G-CIMZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 08, 2021 BELO HORIZONTE, OF PR-HHH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 28, 2021 Camp Verde, AZ N544SH Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight performance calculations which resulted in an aborted takeoff and collision with trees.
Jun 27, 2021 Yalta, RS RA-04247 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 07, 2021 Ma'ale Edomin, IS 4X-BDF Incident Investigation pending
May 08, 2021 Belo Horizonte, BR PR-RDR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 29, 2021 Región de Ñuble, OF CC-PPZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 22, 2020 Clare, AS VH-HOB Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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