Robinson R44 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 366 events recorded from 1993 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| May 13, 2024 | Vilanova deL’Aguda, Lérida, OF | HB-ZII | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 2024 | Goianesia Do Para, BR | PR-BLZ | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 06, 2024 | Lago Ranco, OF | CC-PHP | Fatal (1) | unk | Investigation pending |
| Jan 02, 2024 | Santa Luzia, OF | PT-YGI | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Arthur's Pass, NZ | ZK-HGX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Cirque de Salazie, OF | F-HLOU | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Groenvlei, ZA | ZT-RBU | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 2023 | Vamdrup, OF | OY-HFS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Garmen village, BU | LZRAD | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Guatemala City, GT | YS-1000P | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 08, 2023 | Manta, OF | HC-CPV | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 2023 | Borroloola, OF | VH-HRB | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Ilopango, ES | PNC-04N | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Swakopmund, WA | ZS-HLG | Fatal (4) | destroyed | 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 |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Staverton, UK | G-JINT | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 04, 2023 | Middlemount, OF | VH-WLH | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Sao Paulo, OF | PR-PGC | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Checkhov, RS | RA-04340 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 09, 2023 | Vargem Alta, BR | PR-PLF | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 08, 2023 | Hamilton Island, AS | UNKN | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Nov 19, 2022 | Richmond, AS | VH-TKI | Serious (1) | substantial | 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. |
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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