Flight Tracker
N44DQ
2005 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
TUMBLEWEED LEASING CO INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 25, 2009
Airworthiness Date
Jul 13, 2005
Expires
Mar 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Year
2005
Serial Number
10821
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H11NM

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
300 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)
A5489E
Mode S Code (Octal)
51244236

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

Mar 22, 2022 Accident Substantial Howe, ID
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while descending with a gusting tailwind condition, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.

NTSB WPR22LA132
Nov 28, 2013 Accident Substantial Tunica, MS
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the attempted takeoff, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot.

NTSB ERA14CA055