Robinson R44 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 366 events recorded from 1993 to 2026.

366

All Events

107

Incidents

45

Minor

33

Serious

165

Fatal (345 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 25, 2015 Guarani Municipality, BR PP-BAO Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 09, 2015 Foleyet, CA C-GZFX Fatal (2) — Investigation pending
Aug 28, 2015 Cheyenne, WY N440SA Serious (3) substantial
The pilot's improper preflight performance planning, which resulted in a hard landing due to low rotor rpm while operating near maximum gross weight i…

The pilot's improper preflight performance planning, which resulted in a hard landing due to low rotor rpm while operating near maximum gross weight in high density altitude conditions.
Aug 22, 2015 Natolin village, PL SP-TVN Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 14, 2015 Sakha Republic, RS RA-04339 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 14, 2015 Limpio, PA ZPHAH Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 07, 2015 Kansasville, WI N20KD Minor destroyed The pilot's inability to see and avoid power lines that were low to the ground and a green color that blended with the background crops.
Jun 27, 2015 Makarakskiy, RS RA-05765 Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 14, 2015 Timber Creek, Australia, AS VH-KJJ Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 29, 2015 Modrava, EZ OK-RRJ Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 19, 2015 Queenstown, New Zealand, NZ ZK-IPY Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 23, 2015 Waikaia, NZ ZK-HPC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 10, 2015 Santa Monica, BR PR-HPR Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 29, 2014 Dar es Salaam, TZ 5H-TWA Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 07, 2014 Mount Arthur, New Zealand, NZ ZK-HBQ Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 23, 2014 Ivashka Township, RS RA-1975G Fatal (2) substantial <br /><br />
Jul 05, 2014 Novosheshminsk, Tatarstan, RS RA-04288 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 30, 2014 Inta, RS RA-06712 Fatal (1) substantial <br /><br />
Mar 23, 2014 Menard, TX N44MD Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in an improper touchdown attitude and collision with terrain.
Feb 15, 2014 Braganca, BR PT-YMF Fatal (2) substantial <br /><br />
Nov 19, 2013 Neuhausen ob Eck, GE D-HOMI Fatal (2) substantial <br /><br />
Oct 18, 2013 Sedro Woolley, WA N414CC Incident substantial
The non-instrument rated pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during initial climb and his improper decision to con…

The non-instrument rated pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during initial climb and his improper decision to continue flight, which resulted in an in-flight impact with a tree and an emergency descent that resulted in a roll over on landing.
Oct 13, 2013 Beles, KZ UP-RB002 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 25, 2013 Flagstaff, AZ N190SH Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while landing in a gusty wind at a high density altitude.
Sep 13, 2013 Wygonin, PL SP-WNP Fatal (3) destroyed 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.
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