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, 2006 | Grand Ridge, FL | N442DH | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his impairment, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain during cr…The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his impairment, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain during cruise flight. |
| Sep 24, 2005 | Drummond, WI | N9158U | Fatal (3) | substantial |
Clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot during an unknown phase of flight. Contributing factors were the improper use of procedures by the pil…Clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot during an unknown phase of flight. Contributing factors were the improper use of procedures by the pilot, the inadequate surveillance of the operation by company/management, and the wire. |
| Sep 07, 2005 | Slieve Aughty Mountains, Co Galway, Ireland, EI | EI-DOC | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 09, 2005 | Derrybrien, EI | EI-DOC | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 24, 2004 | Saga, JA | JA44RH | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 11, 2004 | Vattlefjall, SW | SE-JHJ | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 08, 2004 | Roma, AS | VH-JWX | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 27, 2004 | Barnesville, GA | N441MG | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The certified flight instructor's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation, and the subsequent in …The certified flight instructor's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation, and the subsequent in a loss of control. A factor was fog. |
| Nov 08, 2003 | Derby, AS | VHYKL | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 06, 2003 | Torrance, CA | N442RH | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the failure of the pilot of the R22 to comply with an ATC clearance. |
| Jun 25, 2003 | Coleta, IL | N7512P | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot not maintaining main rotor RPM during cruise flight. The factor in the two passenger's fatal injuries was the pilot not following directive…The pilot not maintaining main rotor RPM during cruise flight. The factor in the two passenger's fatal injuries was the pilot not following directives concerning the prohibition of carrying passengers while a student pilot. Other factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medication/drugs, and the impairment of the pilot by amphetamine. |
| May 29, 2003 | Brazos Blk 532, USA | N7188K | Fatal (1) | destroyed | undetermined, aircraft not recovered. |
| Dec 13, 2001 | Waukesha, WI | N7007F | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and not maintaining altitude/clearance from the static line during cruise flight. Factors were the …The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and not maintaining altitude/clearance from the static line during cruise flight. Factors were the static wire, the darkness of night, the low ceiling, and the vehicle. |
| May 11, 2001 | Gorst, WA | N111PH | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
An abrupt application of the tail rotor/anti-torque pedal by an unknown pilot resulting in tail rotor contact with the tail boom. Tail rotor blades a…An abrupt application of the tail rotor/anti-torque pedal by an unknown pilot resulting in tail rotor contact with the tail boom. Tail rotor blades and empennage assembly separation, and trees were factors. |
| Jul 31, 1993 | EL MONTE, CA | N445RH | Fatal (3) | destroyed | FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE CYCLIC CONTROL (STICK) ASSEMBLY, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CYCLIC (PITCH & ROLL) CONTROL. |