N178DF — 2007 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N178DF appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 11969
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter Company
- Model
- R44 II
- Year
- 2007
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming Io-540-ae1a5
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s insufficient monitoring of the helicopter’s power while flying at low altitude and at low airspeed, which resulted in the loss of rotor rpm and impact with a tree and terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2007 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II).
- Jun 28, 2023deregistered — Brush Popper Aviation Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N178DF been in an accident?
- Yes. N178DF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N178DF?
- N178DF is a 2007 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (rotorcraft), serial number 11969.
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