Robinson R44 accident near Pembroke Pines, Florida, June 13, 2026
On June 13, 2026 at about 5:18 pm local time, a 2003 Robinson R44 (helicopter), registered N336SG, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering (hover) near Pembroke Pines, Florida (North Perry Airport). It was a business flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 4 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 13, 2026 · about 5:18 pm local time
- Place
- Pembroke Pines, Florida · North Perry Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Robinson R44 I, built 2003 · all R44s on the register
- Registration
- N336SG · registry record · serial 1336
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Business flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 13, 2026, about 1318 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 Raven I helicopter, N336SG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the North Perry Airport (HWO), Hollywood, Florida. The pilot and three passengers sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 sightseeing flight. The pilot reported that this was the second flight of the day; everything seemed to be normal and functioning correctly prior to lifting into a hover. Shortly after lifting into a hover, the pilot said the helicopter drifted to the left, he applied right cyclic to correct. Before the pilot could lower the collective the helicopter drifted sharply to the right and said he could not stop the drift. Various recorded video footage captured the helicopter lifting from the ground in what appears to be a nose low attitude with a slight drift to the left followed by a drift to the right. The helicopter’s right skid contacted the ground, the critical roll angle was exceeded, and the helicopter experienced a dynamic rollover; it impacted a parked airplane and came to rest on its right side. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter on the previous flight that would have precluded normal operation. The wreckage has been moved to a secure location and is awaiting further examination by the National Transportation Safety Board. Figure 1 Helicopter on its right side at accident site (Courtesy of FAA)
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Dynamic rollover during maneuvering (hover) defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection, June 12, 2026
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 230° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 82°F (28°C), dew point 75°F (24°C)
- Altimeter: 30.07 inHg
- Observation at 1:00 pm from KHWO
Weather report (METAR): METAR KHWO 150453Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 28/24 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP183 T02780239 403560250 PNO $
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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