N668TM

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 1228

Summary

On November 14, 2025, a Robinson Helicopter R44 (N668TM) was involved in an incident near Cookeville, TN. All 4 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 failure to maintain an appropriate decent rate during approach, resulting in a hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA26LA048. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N668TM.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 14, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA26LA048
Location
Cookeville, TN
Event ID
20251124202037
Coordinates
36.159574, -85.507175
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate decent rate during approach, resulting in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
1228
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALPHA HELICOPTERS LLC
Address
507 COPELAND COVE LN
Status
Deregistered
City
LIVINGSTON
State / Zip Code
TN 38570-5946
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# ERA26LA048