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N981RR2001 Robinson Helicopter R44

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N981RR appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number
0961
Model
R44
Year
2001
Category
Rotorcraft
Engine
Lycoming 0-540f1 Serie
Registration
Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

  1. WPR17LA097May 5, 2017Santa Barbara, CASerious

    A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of an engine piston rod for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2001 Robinson Helicopter R44).

  1. Sep 14, 2018deregisteredSpitzer Helicopter Llc

Frequently asked

Has N981RR been in an accident?
Yes. N981RR appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N981RR?
N981RR is a 2001 Robinson Helicopter R44 (rotorcraft), serial number 0961.

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