Robinson R44 accident near Nadi, Fj, December 1, 2006
On December 1, 2006 at about 7:00 pm local time, a Robinson R44 (helicopter), registered DQIHE, was destroyed in an accident near Nadi. It was a positioning flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- December 1, 2006 · about 7:00 pm local time
- Place
- Nadi, Fiji
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Robinson R44 · all R44s on the register
- Registration
- DQIHE · no longer on the register · serial 10344
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Positioning flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 1,004 hours
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection, October 1, 2006
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Nadi Airport
- Destination: Vomo Island
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 120° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 31 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 3,000 ft
- Temperature: 77°F (25°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
- Altimeter: 29.77 inHg
- Observation at 6:56 am from NADI
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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