N70727 — 2024 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II

Aircraft record

Serial number

14744

Manufacturer

Robinson Helicopter Company

Model

R44 II

Year

2024

Category

Rotorcraft

Engine

Lycoming Io-540-ae1a5

Registration

Active

Registered to

Vertical Corp — Kalispell, MT

View the FAA registry record for N70727 →

Accident & incident history

1. CHI08CA073Feb 3, 2008Stockbridge, WISerious

   The pilot's spatial disorientation while maneuvering after takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing factors were the snow-covered lake and overcast clouds, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation due to the indefinite horizon. An additional factor was the airplane's low altitude at the time of the occurrence.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2024 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II).

1. Jan 3, 2025registered — Vertical Corp

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N70727 was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2024 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II above.

• until Dec 9, 20081993 Squier Daniel G PAUPER II (s/n 6)
• until Nov 17, 1981Dehavilland DHC-1 SERIES 22 (s/n DHB-F-683)

Frequently asked

Has N70727 been in an accident?

Yes. N70727 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N70727?

N70727 is a 2024 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (rotorcraft), serial number 14744.

Who is N70727 registered to?

N70727 is registered to Vertical Corp of Kalispell, MT. Registration status: active.