Robinson R44 accident near Malawa, Pl, November 29, 2025
On November 29, 2025 at about 2:45 pm local time, a Robinson R44 (helicopter), registered FHEAT, was destroyed in an accident near Malawa. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 29, 2025 · about 2:45 pm local time
- Place
- Malawa, Poland · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Robinson R44 II · all R44s on the register
- Registration
- FHEAT · no longer on the register · serial 12986
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,500 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 090° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 3 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 500 ft
- Temperature: 39°F (4°C), dew point 37°F (3°C)
- Altimeter: 29.97 inHg
- Observation at 2:30 pm from EPRZ, 8 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR EPRZ 291530Z 09005KT 5000 BR OVC005 04/03 Q1015=
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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