N7530UROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II2025-03-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 10411

Summary

On March 25, 2025, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N7530U) was involved in an accident near Hobbs, NM. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot’s loss of directional control during a hover, which resulted in an impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA118. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7530U.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA118
Location
Hobbs, NM
Event ID
20250326199914
Coordinates
32.687349, -103.217520
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s loss of directional control during a hover, which resulted in an impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
10411
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAS PART SALES LLC
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR25LA118