Aircraft safety record
Robinson helicopter accidents
Safety record and accident history for Robinson helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
1,193
Confirmed fatalities
598
Fatal incidents
321
Fatal rate
26.9%
Most affected models
Robinson R4436 incidents
Robinson R44 II22 incidents
Robinson R6611 incidents
Robinson R229 incidents
Robinson R22 Beta7 incidents
Probable causes
Under investigation73 incidents
Pilot error8 incidents
Mechanical failure7 incidents
Unknown6 incidents
How many Robinson helicopter crashes have there been?
This database holds 1,193 incidents involving Robinson helicopters, from 1990 to 2026. The worst year was 2021, with 82. They account for 598 recorded deathsacross 321 fatal accidents.
A high count reflects how many of a manufacturer's aircraft are flying, not how safe they are. Comparing manufacturers needs flight hours, which are not published for most of the world.
Which Robinson model crashes most often?
The Robinson R44 appears most often, with 413 incidents, then the Robinson R44 II with 251.
What causes Robinson helicopter accidents?
Where a cause was established, the most common is pilot error, in 277 accidents.
Showing 100 most recent of 1,193 total incidents.