Flight Tracker
N344AK
2008 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
CHAVI LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
FREDERICKSBURG, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 9, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Feb 14, 2008
Expires
Jun 30, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Year
2008
Serial Number
12166
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H11NM

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540-AE1A5
Type
Reciprocating
Power
260 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A3CC34
Mode S Code (Octal)
50746064

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

May 16, 2002 Accident Substantial CANTWELL, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause

A failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during an out-of-ground-effect hover.

NTSB ANC02TA035