Robinson R44 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 366 events recorded from 1993 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 02, 2019 | Santa Maria Island, FL | N772MG | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's loss of helicopter control while maneuvering at a low altitude after being struck in the head by a bird. |
| Jan 01, 2019 | Ubatuba, BR | PR-RMZ | Fatal | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Strykersville, NY | N7535S | Incident | substantial | The structural failure of the home-built landing platform during landing, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over. |
| Nov 18, 2018 | Knox City, TX | N4167Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed with a tailwind, which resulted in the helicopter settling with power, and his subsequent incorrect …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed with a tailwind, which resulted in the helicopter settling with power, and his subsequent incorrect collective application while attempting to recover, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. |
| Nov 10, 2018 | Lihue, HI | N445KP | Incident | substantial |
The passenger’s improper decision to hold her cell phone outside the helicopter, which resulted in it departing the helicopter and striking the tail r…The passenger’s improper decision to hold her cell phone outside the helicopter, which resulted in it departing the helicopter and striking the tail rotor. |
| Oct 23, 2018 | Kaneohe, HI | N4132H | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot’s sudden incapacitation from an undiagnosed heart condition during flight, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Oct 07, 2018 | Salinas, CA | N611TH | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power after takeoff due to faulty wiring to the engine governor. |
| Oct 01, 2018 | Bodaybo, RS | RA-05758 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 30, 2018 | Westminster, MD | N440SH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's attempt to move the helicopter from a sloped surface after an overspeed event, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and impact w…The pilot's attempt to move the helicopter from a sloped surface after an overspeed event, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and impact with a car. The overspeed event resulted from misrouted and damaged wiring in the magneto, which subsequently resulted in errant and random signals to the governor. |
| Sep 25, 2018 | Buttonville, CA | C-GMCT | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 18, 2018 | Wahiawa, HI | N632NV | Incident | substantial |
Loss of oil in flight as a result of a loose oil filter adapter which resulted in the pilot initiating an immediate landing to an open field. Contribu…Loss of oil in flight as a result of a loose oil filter adapter which resulted in the pilot initiating an immediate landing to an open field. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's manipulation of the throttle that led to a reduction in rotor rpm, which resulted in his inability to perform a normal landing. |
| Sep 05, 2018 | Domažlická 1059, Plzen - Skvrnany, EZ | I-CCNI | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Girdwood, AK | N99645 | Incident | substantial | The fisherman's fishing rod striking the helicopter’s rotating main rotor disk during loading. |
| Jul 29, 2018 | Bettles, AK | N744AK | Incident | substantial |
Maintenance personnel's application of insufficient preload on the attachment hardware for the idler gear shaft during engine overhaul, which resulted…Maintenance personnel's application of insufficient preload on the attachment hardware for the idler gear shaft during engine overhaul, which resulted in the dismounting of the idler gear shaft assembly due to wear and deformation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was a mechanic's failure to identify metallic particles contained in the oil filter element at the most recent 100-hour inspection. |
| Jul 27, 2018 | Lantana, FL | N479AT | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. |
| Jul 27, 2018 | Elma, IA | N466EL | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight. |
| Jul 11, 2018 | Domecko, PL | SP-MAP | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 10, 2018 | Rulo, NE | N144DJ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper collective application, which resulted in low rotor rpm during the takeoff climb and a subsequent ground collision. Contributing …The pilot's improper collective application, which resulted in low rotor rpm during the takeoff climb and a subsequent ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the operation. |
| Jul 09, 2018 | Okawville, IL | N944DC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight weight and balance calculation, which resulted in his operating the helicopter over its maximum gross takeoff weight an…The pilot's improper preflight weight and balance calculation, which resulted in his operating the helicopter over its maximum gross takeoff weight and in its subsequent failure to climb. |
| 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 |
| Jan 17, 2018 | Ayers Rock, AS | VH-HGX | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |