Summary
On June 25, 2025, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N144WK) was involved in an accident near Hawesville, KY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level agricultural spray operations.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA240. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N144WK.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level agricultural spray operations.
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# ERA25LA240