JA10KEROBINSON R442026-01-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

ROBINSON R44

Summary

On January 20, 2026, a Robinson R44 (JA10KE) was involved in an accident near Kumamoto Prefecture, OF. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA26WA075. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft JA10KE.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
NTSB Number
GAA26WA075
Location
Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Event ID
20260121202324
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA26WA075