Incident report
Robinson R44 II crash near Bennett, United States
minor2026-08-02
Summary
A Robinson R44 Raven II (N26KL, manufactured 2007) made a hard landing in a pasture near Bennett, Iowa, after the pilot experienced engine vibrations during flight. The pilot was uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage.
Incident details
Date
2026-08-02
Location
Bennett, United States
Aircraft
Registration
N26KL
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
1
Probable cause
Source
FAA ↗41.7417, -90.9750
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceFAA
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