N789MR — 2004 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N789MR appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 10561
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter Company
- Model
- R44 II
- Year
- 2004
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming Io-540 Ser
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to his combined use of alcohol and diphenhydramine, which led to his improper decision to fly after drinking alcohol and degraded his ability to maintain control of the helicopter.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2004 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II).
- Apr 3, 2017deregistered — Floyd Vuncannon Aviation Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N789MR been in an accident?
- Yes. N789MR appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N789MR?
- N789MR is a 2004 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (rotorcraft), serial number 10561.
- Has N789MR been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N789MR (CEN16FA215) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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