N189LA — 2011 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N189LA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 13131
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter Company
- Model
- R44 II
- Year
- 2011
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming Io-540-ae1a5
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Hd & H Aviation Llc — Veedersburg, IN
Accident & incident history
The pilot's improper decision to continue an aerial application following an uncommanded opening of the cabin door in flight, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2011 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II).
- Feb 6, 2025registered — Hd & H Aviation Llc
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N189LA was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2011 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II above.
- until Oct 16, 2008Air Tractor Inc AT-802A (s/n 802A-0189)
Frequently asked
- Has N189LA been in an accident?
- Yes. N189LA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
- What kind of aircraft is N189LA?
- N189LA is a 2011 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (rotorcraft), serial number 13131.
- Who is N189LA registered to?
- N189LA is registered to Hd & H Aviation Llc of Veedersburg, IN. Registration status: active.
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