N445JSROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R442026-04-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44S/N: 13278

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 17, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA168
Location
Mount Blanco, TX
Event ID
20260417202839
Coordinates
33.769989, -101.227880
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper main rotor rpm during a low-level turn, which resulted in the main rotor rpm drooping, a loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery, and a subsequent impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
13278
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AG RANCH SERVICES LLC
Address
4494 GRINDE RD
City
LEWISTOWN
State / Zip Code
MT 59457-8042
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# CEN26LA168