Robinson R44 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 366 events recorded from 1993 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2005 | Batesville, TX | N748BP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm and his subsequent encounter with settling with power. |
| Sep 16, 2005 | Denham, UK | G-TATY | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 09, 2005 | Jackson, WY | N944U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb resulting in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain. A contrib…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb resulting in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's encounter in settling with power. |
| Sep 07, 2005 | Slieve Aughty Mountains, Co Galway, Ireland, EI | EI-DOC | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 13, 2005 | Greenwood, IN | N534SE | Minor | substantial | The inadequate remedial action during landing by the pilot. |
| Jul 09, 2005 | Derrybrien, EI | EI-DOC | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 2005 | St. Cloud, FL | N90SG | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a palm tree resulting in the in-flight collision with it, and subsequent uncontrolled descent and …The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a palm tree resulting in the in-flight collision with it, and subsequent uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the ground. |
| Jun 26, 2005 | Indianola, UT | N373DM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of control and a hard landing. |
| Jun 19, 2005 | Rayville, LA | N744MD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of control following an encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the high density altitude. |
| May 28, 2005 | Lucerne Valley, CA | N7015Q | Serious (3) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and directional control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing factors in the accide…the pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and directional control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing factors in the accident were the helicopter's gross weight in excess of the maximum hover out of ground effect limit, a high density altitude, and the pilot's lack of overall experience with regard to low rpm and settling-with-power recovery techniques. |
| May 22, 2005 | Sedona, AZ | N963JM | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improperly planned approach and misjudged distance/speed. A factor was the high density altitude. |
| May 11, 2005 | Gustine, CA | N144SM | Incident | substantial |
the improper installation of the nut/bolt assembly connecting the left cyclic push-pull tube to the non-rotating swashplate by maintenance personnel, …the improper installation of the nut/bolt assembly connecting the left cyclic push-pull tube to the non-rotating swashplate by maintenance personnel, which led to a loss of roll control during takeoff. |
| Apr 13, 2005 | Woodward, OK | N7535S | Incident | substantial | the pilot's encounter with adverse weather conditions. |
| Mar 19, 2005 | Homestead, FL | N1ZP | Incident | substantial |
The CFI's inadequate supervision of the student during the instructional flight for his failure to stop an excessive rate of descent which resulted in…The CFI's inadequate supervision of the student during the instructional flight for his failure to stop an excessive rate of descent which resulted in a hard landing following a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 14, 2005 | Lake Arrowhead, CA | N44NG | Minor | substantial |
the certified flight instructor's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and his selection of terrain unsuitable for a safe takeoff whic…the certified flight instructor's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and his selection of terrain unsuitable for a safe takeoff which resulted in a dynamic rollover. |
| Feb 05, 2005 | Minneapolis, MN | N7091C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering to center the heli…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering to center the helicopter on a cart. A factor associated with the accident was the wind gusts. |
| Dec 24, 2004 | Saga, JA | JA44RH | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 11, 2004 | Vattlefjall, SW | SE-JHJ | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 08, 2004 | Roma, AS | VH-JWX | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 28, 2004 | Wildwood, NJ | N315SG | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while conducting a nighttime landing to a dolly, which resulted in a stuck skid, and subsequent hard landing. A…The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while conducting a nighttime landing to a dolly, which resulted in a stuck skid, and subsequent hard landing. A factor was the nighttime conditions. |
| Aug 05, 2004 | Chesterfield, MO | N7036J | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and his failure to maintain clearance from the open hanga…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and his failure to maintain clearance from the open hangar door. A contributing factor was the open hangar door. |
| Jun 27, 2004 | Barnesville, GA | N441MG | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The certified flight instructor's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation, and the subsequent in …The certified flight instructor's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation, and the subsequent in a loss of control. A factor was fog. |
| Mar 17, 2004 | Ocala, FL | N7194S | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter following a reported loss of engine power after picking up to a hover from a dolly. |
| Feb 28, 2004 | Burlington, WI | N7184G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to obtain/maintain clearance from the transmission wire during the takeoff. Factors contributin…The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to obtain/maintain clearance from the transmission wire during the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the transmission wire and the pole. |
| Feb 18, 2004 | Daytona Beach, FL | N323TC | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while hover taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision wi…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while hover taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain and a rollover of the helicopter. A factor associated with the accident was a gusty wind condition. |