N916VKROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II2026-01-29 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 11162

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 29, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA101
Location
Sullivan, MO
Event ID
20260130202365
Coordinates
38.212926, -91.089232
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during low-level operations.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
11162
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NOVEMBER ALPHA LLC
Address
8 THE GREEN STE 25759
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
DE 19901-3618
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# CEN26LA101