N804DF — 2006 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N804DF appears in 3 NTSB accident records (most recent 2017, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 11265
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter Company
- Model
- R44 II
- Year
- 2006
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Cont Motor Io-540 Ser
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot's decision to hover-taxi out of the hangar and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hangar.
The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees.
A total loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to operate inside the height velocity curve.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2006 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II).
- Nov 4, 2019deregistered — Royal Aeronautical Services Usa Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N804DF been in an accident?
- Yes. N804DF appears in 3 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2017.
- What kind of aircraft is N804DF?
- N804DF is a 2006 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (rotorcraft), serial number 11265.
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