N442VB — 2019 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II

Aircraft record

Serial number

14296

Manufacturer

Robinson Helicopter Company

Model

R44 II

Year

2019

Category

Rotorcraft

Engine

Lycoming Io-540-ae1a5

Registration

Active

Registered to

Hicks Seal Coating & Striping Llc — Bell, FL

View the FAA registry record for N442VB →

Accident & incident history

1. ERA22FA098Dec 31, 2021Bronson, FLFatal · 4 fatal

   A loss of control due to spatial disorientation as a result of the noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight at night into an area of known reduced visibility due to fog.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2019 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II).

1. Jul 27, 2021registered — Hicks Seal Coating & Striping Llc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N442VB was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2019 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II above.

• until Mar 20, 2001Robinson Helicopter R44 (s/n 0846)

Frequently asked

Has N442VB been in an accident?

Yes. N442VB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N442VB?

N442VB is a 2019 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (rotorcraft), serial number 14296.

Who is N442VB registered to?

N442VB is registered to Hicks Seal Coating & Striping Llc of Bell, FL. Registration status: active.

Has N442VB been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N442VB (ERA22FA098) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.