N744JS — 2009 Cessna 525B
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N744JS appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 525B0304
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 525B
- Year
- 2009
- Category
- Fixed wing multi-engine
- Engine
- Williams Fj44-3a
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Huff Air Llc — Uvalde, TX
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control while in a hover and the helicopter’s subsequent impact with a tree.
The sudden decrease in headwind during takeoff in a gusty wind and near a passing train, which resulted in a loss of lift and main rotor rpm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the helicopter near its maximum performance capability (near gross weight at high density altitude), which resulted in a lack of reserve power available to compensate for the wind change.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2009 Cessna 525B).
- Mar 20, 2023registered — Huff Air Llc
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N744JS was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2009 Cessna 525B above.
- until May 4, 20172011 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (s/n 13086)
- until Feb 11, 1997Classic Aircraft Corp WACO YMF (s/n F5C073)
Frequently asked
- Has N744JS been in an accident?
- Yes. N744JS appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N744JS?
- N744JS is a 2009 Cessna 525B (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 525B0304.
- Who is N744JS registered to?
- N744JS is registered to Huff Air Llc of Uvalde, TX. Registration status: active.
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