Robinson R66 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 40 events recorded from 2011 to 2025.

40

All Events

10

Incidents

1

Minor

4

Serious

23

Fatal (44 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 11, 2025 Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, UK G-WBRN Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 22, 2024 Poblacion, CI CC-AIF Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 26, 2023 Ramallo, OF LV-FQJ Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 26, 2023 Williamtown, OF VH-KFT Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 13, 2023 Konakovo, RS RA-07372 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 27, 2022 Kesova Gora, RS RA- 07390 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 04, 2022 Zapallar, OF CC-DFY Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 17, 2021 Boca de Yuma, OF HI-982 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 10, 2021 Mrassu, RS RA-07397 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 17, 2021 Dvina Bay, RS RA-06358 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 23, 2021 Khvoyninsky District, RS RA-06201 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 01, 2021 Pulau Indah, Port Klang, MY 9M-SAW Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 30, 2020 Ojiro in Shimada-City, Shizuoka, OF JA77AR Fatal (1) unk Investigation pending
Jun 18, 2020 Pikeville, NC N4QW Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a small diameter wire during low altitude agricultural spraying operations. Contributing to the accident was the …

The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a small diameter wire during low altitude agricultural spraying operations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s insufficient property survey.
Jan 10, 2020 Mechanicsburg, PA N450MC Fatal (2) destroyed
A severe left roll excursion after the onset of pitch and roll oscillations, which were not arrested by the pilot for undetermined reasons. This resul…

A severe left roll excursion after the onset of pitch and roll oscillations, which were not arrested by the pilot for undetermined reasons. This resulted in main rotor blade contact with the airframe and a subsequent inflight breakup of the helicopter.
Nov 30, 2019 Krasnodarsky Krai, RS RA-05795 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 29, 2019 Alexandria, LA N661CG Incident substantial The pilot's fixation on the instrument panel, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 02, 2019 Vandalia, IL N1767L Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight.
Jul 22, 2019 Gorgona Island, IT RA07370 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 21, 2019 St Jacob, IL N766WC Serious (1) substantial The pilot's in-flight collision with an unmarked wire during an aerial application flight; the wire lacked contrast with the surrounding environment.
Mar 04, 2019 Timmins, CYTS, CA C-GAUA Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 19, 2018 Cordova, AK N7040P Incident substantial The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in impact with brush and a loss of helicopter control.
Aug 21, 2017 Maly Utrish, RS RA-05750 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 12, 2017 Lake Teletskoye, RS RA-06375 Fatal (5) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 14, 2016 Winton, NZ ZK-HAG Incident 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.
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