N44DQ — 2005 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N44DQ appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2022, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 10821
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter Company
- Model
- R44 II
- Year
- 2005
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming Io-540 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Tumbleweed Leasing Co Inc — Salt Lake City, UT
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while descending with a gusting tailwind condition, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the attempted takeoff, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2005 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II).
- Mar 25, 2009registered — Tumbleweed Leasing Co Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N44DQ been in an accident?
- Yes. N44DQ appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N44DQ?
- N44DQ is a 2005 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (rotorcraft), serial number 10821.
- Who is N44DQ registered to?
- N44DQ is registered to Tumbleweed Leasing Co Inc of Salt Lake City, UT. Registration status: active.
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