Robinson R44 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 366 events recorded from 1993 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2004 | Vero Beach, FL | N77KK | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with bushed resulting in in-flight contact and susequent dynamic roll-over. |
| Nov 08, 2003 | Derby, AS | VHYKL | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 06, 2003 | Torrance, CA | N442RH | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the failure of the pilot of the R22 to comply with an ATC clearance. |
| Jul 17, 2003 | Happy Jack, AZ | N8329B | Incident | substantial | the partial loss of engine power due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons during cruise flight. |
| Jun 25, 2003 | Coleta, IL | N7512P | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot not maintaining main rotor RPM during cruise flight. The factor in the two passenger's fatal injuries was the pilot not following directive…The pilot not maintaining main rotor RPM during cruise flight. The factor in the two passenger's fatal injuries was the pilot not following directives concerning the prohibition of carrying passengers while a student pilot. Other factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medication/drugs, and the impairment of the pilot by amphetamine. |
| May 29, 2003 | Brazos Blk 532, USA | N7188K | Fatal (1) | destroyed | undetermined, aircraft not recovered. |
| May 17, 2003 | Lake Ozark, MO | N227G | Minor | substantial |
An inability to maintain control of the helicopter during the wind gust and brief tail wind. The ravine, wind gust and tailwind were contributing fac…An inability to maintain control of the helicopter during the wind gust and brief tail wind. The ravine, wind gust and tailwind were contributing factors to the accident. |
| Feb 12, 2003 | Mareeba Aerdrome, AS | VH-AIC | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 2002 | Del Rio, TX | N952LC | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the reported gusting wind conditions. |
| Jul 13, 2002 | Bavaro, DR | HI-757CA | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 2002 | Houston, TX | N144WT | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of control after encountering dynamic rollover during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection…The pilot's loss of control after encountering dynamic rollover during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Dec 13, 2001 | Waukesha, WI | N7007F | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and not maintaining altitude/clearance from the static line during cruise flight. Factors were the …The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and not maintaining altitude/clearance from the static line during cruise flight. Factors were the static wire, the darkness of night, the low ceiling, and the vehicle. |
| May 11, 2001 | Gorst, WA | N111PH | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
An abrupt application of the tail rotor/anti-torque pedal by an unknown pilot resulting in tail rotor contact with the tail boom. Tail rotor blades a…An abrupt application of the tail rotor/anti-torque pedal by an unknown pilot resulting in tail rotor contact with the tail boom. Tail rotor blades and empennage assembly separation, and trees were factors. |
| Feb 02, 2000 | PALO ALTO, CA | N999EV | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power, and, his misjudged autorotation approach that resulted in a collision…The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power, and, his misjudged autorotation approach that resulted in a collision with the ground during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the conditions conducive to carburetor icing. |
| Jan 03, 2000 | CAYEY, PR | N233MP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat as required by the Pilot's Operating Handbook resulting in a loss of engine and rotor rpm, forced landing t…The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat as required by the Pilot's Operating Handbook resulting in a loss of engine and rotor rpm, forced landing to none suitable terrain (residence), and subsequent roll over. |
| Jul 31, 1993 | EL MONTE, CA | N445RH | Fatal (3) | destroyed | FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE CYCLIC CONTROL (STICK) ASSEMBLY, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CYCLIC (PITCH & ROLL) CONTROL. |