Summary
On August 18, 2025, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N877DR) was involved in an accident near Burlington, WA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the light pole, which resulted in a collision with the light pole and subsequent ground impact.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA262. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N877DR.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the light pole, which resulted in a collision with the light pole and subsequent ground impact.
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# WPR25LA262