N831VAROBINSON HELICOPTER R442025-09-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 13477

Summary

On September 19, 2025, a Robinson Helicopter R44 (N831VA) was involved in an incident near Decatur, TX. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s loss of control during an off-airport, pinnacle landing, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the instructional flight.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA389. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N831VA.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 19, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA389
Location
Decatur, TX
Event ID
20250922201064
Coordinates
33.299900, -97.621780
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of control during an off-airport, pinnacle landing, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the instructional flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
13477
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TRAVEL SYSTEMS LLC
Address
227 AUGUSTA
City
BOERNE
State / Zip Code
TX 78006-6156
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# CEN25LA389