N4529J — 2009 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026
N4529J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 12683
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter Company
- Model
- R44 II
- Year
- 2009
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming Io-540-ae1a5
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Star Quest Llc — Wilmington, DE
Accident & incident history
The noncertificated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation over a large body of water and a high velocity impact with the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate oversight during their initial training and improperly signing off the student for solo flight when he lacked the proper student pilot and medical certificate.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2009 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II).
- Mar 10, 2021registered — Star Quest Llc
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N4529J was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2009 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II above.
- until Mar 26, 2003Jackson Johnny E Jr JACKSON-STOLP STRLET (s/n 921)
- until Apr 17, 1991Jacobs Gary QUICKSILVER MX II (s/n 1615)
- until Jul 9, 19811968 Piper PA-28R-180 (s/n 28R-30387)
Frequently asked
- Has N4529J been in an accident?
- Yes. N4529J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N4529J?
- N4529J is a 2009 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (rotorcraft), serial number 12683.
- Who is N4529J registered to?
- N4529J is registered to Star Quest Llc of Wilmington, DE. Registration status: active.
- Has N4529J been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N4529J (ERA21LA295) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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