Robinson R44 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 366 events recorded from 1993 to 2026.
| 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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