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 04, 2011 | Ogden, UT | N441TB | Incident | substantial |
The certified flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor blade rpm during a practice autorotation, resulting in a hard landing and ro…The certified flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor blade rpm during a practice autorotation, resulting in a hard landing and rollover. |
| Sep 30, 2010 | Davinopolis, BR | PR-CCO | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 2010 | Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, BR | PR-DAN | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 10, 2010 | Itanhaem, BR | PT-YON | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 2010 | San Diego, CA | N7186Z | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Aug 12, 2010 | Milazzo, IT | I-KOST | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 16, 2010 | Novo Horizonte, BR | PR-TNB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 17, 2010 | Lucena City, Philippines, RP | RP-C2550 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 06, 2010 | Temecula, CA | N688SS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff. |
| Mar 10, 2010 | Karelia, RS | RA-04163 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 21, 2010 | San Felipe, CI | CC-PSZ | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 24, 2009 | Netanya, Israel, IS | 4X-BDM | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The accident is under the jurisdiction of, and is being investigated, by the State of Israel, Ministry of Transport, Aviation Incidents and Accidents …The accident is under the jurisdiction of, and is being investigated, by the State of Israel, Ministry of Transport, Aviation Incidents and Accidents Investigation (AIAI). |
| Oct 29, 2009 | San Juan Batista, CA | N144RF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from wires while maneuvering and his subsequent improper use of the collective control, which resul…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from wires while maneuvering and his subsequent improper use of the collective control, which resulted in the main rotor contacting the tail boom. |
| Oct 15, 2009 | La Belle, FL | N3038W | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of main rotor rpm due to the failure of one or more of the drive belts for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 25, 2009 | Annerdale, SF | ZS-RMN | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 14, 2009 | Perm, RS | RA-04289 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 01, 2009 | Jackson, MS | N33PX | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 21, 2009 | Tonopah, NV | N19DV | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maneuver the helicopter within its performance capabilities while at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and in high density …The pilot’s failure to maneuver the helicopter within its performance capabilities while at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and in high density altitude conditions. |
| Jul 20, 2009 | Tajima, JA | JA32CT | Fatal (2) | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 19, 2009 | Silver Spring, PA | N25VH | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inability to fully control the helicopter, during cruise and the resultant off-field hard landing. |
| May 03, 2009 | Cottonwood, AZ | N441CB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from wires. |
| Feb 19, 2009 | Tocumen, PM | HP-AM3 | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Panama. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Dire…The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Panama. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Direccion de Aeronautica Civil Apartados 7501 y 7615 Panama 5 http://www.aeronautica.gob.pa This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Panamanian Government. |
| Feb 10, 2009 | Budaors, HU | HA-MIX | Fatal (3) | substantial | N/A |
| Oct 01, 2008 | Yoro, HO | HR-AUC | Serious (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 2008 | Kenosha, WI | N999ZD | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilots failure to maintain clearance from terrain resulting in an in-flight collision with a house. Contributing to the accident was the night ins…The pilots failure to maintain clearance from terrain resulting in an in-flight collision with a house. Contributing to the accident was the night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and the pilot's lack of experience of flying in IMC. |