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Robinson R44 Raven II accident history

Complete safety record for the Robinson R44 Raven II, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.

Total incidents
16
Confirmed fatalities
1
Fatal incidents
1
Fatal rate
6.3%
Probable causes
Unknown5 incidents
Pilot error4 incidents
Mechanical failure4 incidents
Wire strike2 incidents
Under investigation1 incident
Where incidents occurred
🇪🇸Spain
4 incidents
🇬🇹Guatemala
3 incidents
🇿🇦South Africa
2 incidents
2 incidents
1 incident

How many R44 Raven II crashes have there been?

16 recorded incidents involving the Robinson R44 Raven II, from 2004 to 2026, with 1 deathacross 1 fatal accident. The deadliest was on 2022-09-29 at Los Cerritos, Joyabaj, Guatemala, which killed 1.

What causes R44 Raven II accidents?

The most common established cause is mechanical failure, in 4 of them, then pilot error in 4.

Where do R44 Raven II accidents happen?

DateLocationFatalities
2026-09-27🇺🇸Ozona, United States—
2026-03-27🇿🇦near Groenfontein Farm, South Africa—
2026-02-15🇵🇹Algés, Portugal—
2025-12-29🇿🇦Spitsbak Citrus Farm, near Hankey, South Africa—
2025-08-16🇪🇸off La Barceloneta, Barcelona, Spain—
2024-10-16🇪🇸Castellón de la Plana, Spain—
2024-05-09🇪🇸Vilanova de l'Aguda, Lleida, Spain—
2024-03-30🇪🇸Barcelona Port Heliport, Spain—
2024-03-16🇨🇭Sitterdorf, Switzerland—
2023-09-15🇬🇹La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City, Guatemala—
2022-09-29🇬🇹Los Cerritos, Joyabaj, Guatemala1
2021-02-21🇬🇹Lake Atitlán, Panajachel, Guatemala—
2020-07-26🇬🇧Herne Bay, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom—
2018-11-02🇬🇧Denham Aerodrome, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom—
2010-10-04🇷🇴near Maliuc, Tulcea, Romania—
2004-11-02🇮🇪Ireland—
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