N944U — 2005 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N944U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 10766
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter Company
- Model
- R44 II
- Year
- 2005
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming Io-540 Ser
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot's improper decision to fly at low altitude while maneuvering in mountainous terrain in a canyon and inadvertently exceeding the climb capability of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident were a high density altitude, mountainous terrain, and a tailwind encountered during the attempted course reversal.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2005 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II).
- Sep 26, 2017deregistered — Flying Toy Store
Frequently asked
- Has N944U been in an accident?
- Yes. N944U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
- What kind of aircraft is N944U?
- N944U is a 2005 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (rotorcraft), serial number 10766.
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