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
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during a hover, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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