Robinson R44 Helicopter Involved in Non-Fatal Incident Near Nadi, Fiji

A Robinson R44 helicopter registered in Fiji as DQ-VAT was involved in a non-fatal aviation incident in the vicinity of Nadi on June 11, 2026. NTSB records logged under Event ID 20260624203240 list the severity as none, with no injuries reported among those on board.

Details regarding damage to the aircraft and the precise location of the occurrence within the Nadi area have not yet been released. The Robinson R44 is a light, four-seat helicopter widely used for charter flights, scenic tours and flight training operations around the world.

While the NTSB tracks international occurrences involving U.S.-manufactured aircraft, primary investigative authority is expected to rest with Fiji's civil aviation authorities. No probable cause has been determined, and officials have not disclosed details regarding the flight's purpose or the number of occupants.