N877DRROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II2025-08-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 12520

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

Date
Monday, August 18, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA262
Location
Burlington, WA
Event ID
20250826200870
Coordinates
48.470526, -122.421680
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

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

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
12520
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CLINE AIR SERVICES LLC
Address
891 PRATER RD
City
ELLENSBURG
State / Zip Code
WA 98926-7671
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# WPR25LA262