Robinson R44 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 366 events recorded from 1993 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Oct 01, 2008 | Yoro, HO | HR-AUC | Serious (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Feb 02, 2007 | Cambridge, CA | C-FGTN | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 15, 2006 | Baltimore, MD | N74548 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing to a trailer, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the narr…The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing to a trailer, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the narrow trailer. |
| May 28, 2006 | Payne Springs, TX | N42KJ | Serious (2) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 13, 2006 | East Troy, WI | N442GS | Serious (4) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to calculate the weight and balance of the helicopter prior to flight, his failure to recognize and correct the forward center of …The pilot's failure to calculate the weight and balance of the helicopter prior to flight, his failure to recognize and correct the forward center of gravity condition and his failure to abort the takeoff. A factors was the pilot's improper decision to conduct the flight without seatbelts available for all passengers. |
| Sep 16, 2005 | Denham, UK | G-TATY | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |