Robinson R44 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 366 events recorded from 1993 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03, 2013 | Miami, FL | N3101H | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The mechanic's failure to properly secure the pitch link hardware of one main rotor blade to the rotating swash plate, which resulted in the pitch lin…The mechanic's failure to properly secure the pitch link hardware of one main rotor blade to the rotating swash plate, which resulted in the pitch link separating in flight and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s/owner's pressure on the mechanic to return the helicopter to revenue service. |
| Mar 21, 2013 | Bulli Tops, Australia, AS | VH-HWQ | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 02, 2013 | Asuncion, PA | ZP-HAH | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 27, 2013 | Fox Creek, Alberta, CA | C-GOCM | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 05, 2012 | Slave Lake, Alberta, CA | C-FRSO | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 03, 2012 | Nyons, FR | EC-IVT | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 09, 2012 | Teisendorf, GE | OE-XKS | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 04, 2012 | Nowra, AS | VH-COK | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 19, 2012 | Centerville, LA | N369TL | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot allowed the helicopter to settle with power while maneuvering at low altitude. |
| Dec 09, 2011 | Sao Bento do Sul, BR | PR-KLA | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 10, 2011 | Rio de Janeriro, BR | PR-CEC | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 03, 2011 | Plutonic Aero., Australia, AS | VH-HCA | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 30, 2011 | Sao Sebastiao, BR | PP-CLE | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 28, 2011 | St. Ferdinand, CA | C-GEBY | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 24, 2011 | Cornwall, UK | G-ROTG | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 24, 2011 | Schefferville, CA | CFSKV | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 18, 2011 | Canne della Battaglia, IT | F-GUJB | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 04, 2011 | Cessnock, Australia, AS | VH-HFH | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 30, 2010 | Davinopolis, BR | PR-CCO | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 2010 | Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, BR | PR-DAN | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 10, 2010 | Itanhaem, BR | PT-YON | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 2010 | Milazzo, IT | I-KOST | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 16, 2010 | Novo Horizonte, BR | PR-TNB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 17, 2010 | Lucena City, Philippines, RP | RP-C2550 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 10, 2010 | Karelia, RS | RA-04163 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
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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