N500DL — 2002 Robinson Helicopter R44
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026
N500DL appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 1178
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter
- Model
- R44
- Year
- 2002
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-540 Series
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while hovering low over a body a water while facing into the sun, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent impact with the lake surface.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2002 Robinson Helicopter R44).
- Jan 3, 2022deregistered — Sale Reported
Frequently asked
- Has N500DL been in an accident?
- Yes. N500DL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N500DL?
- N500DL is a 2002 Robinson Helicopter R44 (rotorcraft), serial number 1178.
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