N494SH — 2005 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II

Aircraft record

Serial number

10878

Manufacturer

Robinson Helicopter Company

Model

R44 II

Year

2005

Category

Rotorcraft

Engine

Lycoming Io-540 Ser

Registration

Active

Registered to

Ihde Investments Lp — Red Oak, TX

View the FAA registry record for N494SH →

Accident & incident history

1. CEN23FA125Mar 7, 2023Port O'connor, TXFatal · 2 fatal

   The pilot’s initiation of the visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s flicker vertigo during the flight.

2. CEN14CA142Feb 14, 2014Bonham, TXNo injuries

   The pilot's inadequate recovery from a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a low altitude downwind hover in a gusty wind condition resulting in the helicopter contacting the ground and rolling over.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2005 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II).

1. Sep 19, 2008registered — Ihde Investments Lp

Frequently asked

Has N494SH been in an accident?

Yes. N494SH appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2023.

What kind of aircraft is N494SH?

N494SH is a 2005 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (rotorcraft), serial number 10878.

Who is N494SH registered to?

N494SH is registered to Ihde Investments Lp of Red Oak, TX. Registration status: active.

Has N494SH been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N494SH (CEN23FA125) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.