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, 2019 | Cypress Island, WA | N7186P | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| Aug 02, 2019 | Korotasere, Cakaudrove, FJ | DQ-HPT | Fatal (3) | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Fessenden, ND | N3066T | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight. |
| Jul 27, 2019 | Blair, NE | N7508Z | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the lower actuator bearing support bracket, which resulted in the misalignment of the clutch actuator, the loss of belt tension on the …The failure of the lower actuator bearing support bracket, which resulted in the misalignment of the clutch actuator, the loss of belt tension on the main rotor drive system, and the subsequent forced landing on sloped terrain. |
| Jul 21, 2019 | Ida Grove, IA | N459TA | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power during an aerial application flight for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Council Bluff, IA | N124LA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper cyclic input during liftoff from a landing deck, which resulted in the right skid hooking onto an opening on the landing deck and…The pilot's improper cyclic input during liftoff from a landing deck, which resulted in the right skid hooking onto an opening on the landing deck and a subsequent dynamic rollover. |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Hayward, CA | N144TG | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilots’ loss of control during a low altitude maneuver for undetermined reasons, which resulted in impact with terrain. |
| Jul 10, 2019 | Mt Tremblank, CA | C-FJLH | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 29, 2019 | Parsons, WV | N883TY | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's decision to maneuver the helicopter at low altitude over a river, which resulted in a wire strike and subsequent collision with terrain. |
| Jun 21, 2019 | La Ward, TX | N445AP | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during a course reversal, which resulted in impact with terrain. |
| Jun 18, 2019 | Two Harbors, CA | N7187D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Key West, FL | N1241W | Incident | substantial |
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the right-side tail boom mounting bolts which resulted in the failure of the bolts and an infl…The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the right-side tail boom mounting bolts which resulted in the failure of the bolts and an inflight separation of the tail rotor. |
| Jun 09, 2019 | Lebanon, MO | N724H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of yaw control and failure to maintain a proper descent rate and his subsequent improper use of the collective instead of the antitor…The pilot's loss of yaw control and failure to maintain a proper descent rate and his subsequent improper use of the collective instead of the antitorque pedals to correct the yaw, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 08, 2019 | Last Chance, CO | N4504L | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while descending with a tailwind during an aerial application maneuver, which resulted in an u…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while descending with a tailwind during an aerial application maneuver, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. |
| 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. |
| May 04, 2019 | Guatape-Antioquia, CO | HK4449 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Apr 02, 2019 | Taunton, MA | N344R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to land with a gusting left quartering tailwind and his subsequent attempt to reposition the helicopter and take off, wh…The pilot's improper decision to land with a gusting left quartering tailwind and his subsequent attempt to reposition the helicopter and take off, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Stavnes, NO | LN-OGF | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 17, 2019 | Roeldal, NO | LN-ORH | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 08, 2019 | Uvalde, TX | N484AB | Minor | substantial |
The slipping of the sprag clutch due to galling of the sprags and corresponding sprag contact surfaces within the clutch assembly, which rendered the …The slipping of the sprag clutch due to galling of the sprags and corresponding sprag contact surfaces within the clutch assembly, which rendered the helicopter uncontrollable. |
| Jan 03, 2019 | Grace, ID | N4246Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. |