N4186Y — 2008 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026
N4186Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 12533
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter Company
- Model
- R44 II
- Year
- 2008
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming Io-540-ae1a5
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Congdon Carl James — Manley Hot Springs, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate evaluation of wind conditions.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2008 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II).
- Apr 17, 2017registered — Congdon Carl James
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N4186Y was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2008 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II above.
- until unknownBellanca 7KCAB (s/n 60177)
Frequently asked
- Has N4186Y been in an accident?
- Yes. N4186Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
- What kind of aircraft is N4186Y?
- N4186Y is a 2008 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (rotorcraft), serial number 12533.
- Who is N4186Y registered to?
- N4186Y is registered to Congdon Carl James of Manley Hot Springs, AK. Registration status: active.
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