N144WK

Substantial
Serious

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 10639

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA240
Location
Hawesville, KY
Event ID
20250626200390
Coordinates
37.764207, -86.776505
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level agricultural spray operations.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
10639
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WESTERN KENTUCKY LEASING LLC
Address
PO BOX 155
City
PHILPOT
State / Zip Code
KY 42366-0155
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# ERA25LA240