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 03, 2019 | Cass, AR | N41351 | Fatal (3) | substantial | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| May 19, 2019 | Tai Po, CH | B-KTK | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 17, 2019 | Alpine, UT | N744TW | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientati…The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was hypoxia due to the high altitude at which the pilot chose to conduct the flight combined with the impairing effects of amphetamine use. |
| Apr 29, 2019 | Kailua, HI | N808NV | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The helicopter’s encounter with a strong downdraft or outflow boundary while operating at a higher than recommended airspeed in turbulence which resul…The helicopter’s encounter with a strong downdraft or outflow boundary while operating at a higher than recommended airspeed in turbulence which resulted in a low-G condition, excessive main rotor flapping, and an in-flight breakup when the main rotor contacted the cabin area. |
| Apr 04, 2019 | Tampa, FL | N4046J | Fatal | substantial |
Contamination of and an inadequate bond between the two layers of fabric comprising the helicopter engine's air induction inlet duct, which resulted a…Contamination of and an inadequate bond between the two layers of fabric comprising the helicopter engine's air induction inlet duct, which resulted a partial collapse of the duct, obstruction of the airflow into the engine, and a total loss of engine power. |
| Feb 17, 2019 | Roeldal, NO | LN-ORH | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 01, 2019 | Ubatuba, BR | PR-RMZ | Fatal | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 2018 | Bodaybo, RS | RA-05758 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 25, 2018 | Buttonville, CA | C-GMCT | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 05, 2018 | Domažlická 1059, Plzen - Skvrnany, EZ | I-CCNI | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 11, 2018 | Domecko, PL | SP-MAP | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 08, 2018 | Williamsburg, VA | N616HS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to safely operate the helicopter due to his impaired cognitive and physical abilities, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Jul 07, 2018 | Kanaš, LO | OM-TTM | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 01, 2018 | Rosario, BR | PP-WVR | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 02, 2018 | St Joachim de Courval, CA | C-GYMG | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 23, 2018 | Recife, BR | PP-HLI | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 05, 2017 | Dubovaya Balka, RS | RA-04308 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 08, 2017 | Gramzda, LG | YL-HBH | Fatal (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 2017 | Campbell River, CA | C-FMBO | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Cape Town, SF | ZS-OSL | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 2017 | Puerto Chiapas, MX | XB-MWZ | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 19, 2017 | Heilbron, SF | ZS-HFF | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 04, 2017 | Beloretsk, RS | RA-04156 | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 21, 2017 | Salinas Victoria, MX | XA-CSJ | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 11, 2016 | Juhu, IN | VT-PHB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |