N779DZ — 2003 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N779DZ appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 10149
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter Company
- Model
- R44 II
- Year
- 2003
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming Io-540 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Pollux Aviation Ltd — Wasilla, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s loss of control while landing on a remote helipad.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the engine start sequence, which resulted in the helicopter sliding on a steel deck and impacting a crane. Contributing to the accident was the absence of traction material on the helicopter operations portion of the steel deck.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2003 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II).
- Feb 14, 2020registered — Pollux Aviation Ltd
Frequently asked
- Has N779DZ been in an accident?
- Yes. N779DZ appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N779DZ?
- N779DZ is a 2003 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (rotorcraft), serial number 10149.
- Who is N779DZ registered to?
- N779DZ is registered to Pollux Aviation Ltd of Wasilla, AK. Registration status: active.
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