N7518Q - 2004 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II Aircraft Registration
R442004 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Aircraft Description
N7518Q is a 2004 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fly For Fun LLC in Rockville, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 12, 2004. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N7518Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA213F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7518Q was last updated on September 18, 2014. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Robinson R-44 Raven revolutionized general aviation as the world's best-selling helicopter since 1999, making four-seat rotorcraft accessible to civilian operators at previously unattainable prices. First flown on March 31, 1990, it featured a single six-cylinder Lycoming piston engine powering a four-seat enclosed cabin with hydraulically-assisted flight controls. With a maximum speed of 135 mph and range of 350 nautical miles, the R-44 delivered turbine-like performance at piston operating costs. Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, California has produced over 6,800 units since 1993, establishing the aircraft as one of the most successful general aviation designs of the 21st century. AviatorDB tracks 1,463 Robinson Helicopter Company aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R44.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N7518Q. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2014 | ERA15FA025 | Destroyed | Fatal | The failure of the helicopter pilots and the airplane pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout for known traffic in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident were the airplane pilot's descent below the published airplane traffic pattern altitude (TPA) and the helicopter pilot's climb above the proper helicopter TPA as prescribed in the Federal Aviation Administration's Aeronautical Information Manual for airports without published helicopter TPAs. Also contributing to the accident were the lack of a published helicopter TPA, the absence of radar equipment in the tower, and the controller's inadequate task prioritization. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC