N668TM

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 1228

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 14, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA26LA048
Location
Cookeville, TN
Event ID
20251124202037
Coordinates
36.159574, -85.507175
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
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALPHA HELICOPTERS LLC
Address
507 COPELAND COVE LN
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