Aircraft Description
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
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Registered Owner
Name
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Address
2901 AIRPORT DR
City
TORRANCE
State / Zip Code
California90505-6115
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
—
Number of Engines
—
Mode S Code (Oct)
51130025
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4B015
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 1997 | LAX97LA260 | Destroyed | Serious | The CFI's failure to recognize and correct for a vortex ring state, and his improper use of the flight controls, which resulted in the loss of control and uncontrolled descent. |
Additional Details
Registration
N4008D
Serial Number
1456
Number of Engines
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Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
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Last Action Date
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Last Update Date
—
Unique ID
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC