Robinson R44
1,933 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1996 to 2026; half of them date from 2008 or earlier. Texas has the most (299). 86% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the R44 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming Io-540-Ae1A5 (1,037), Lycoming O-540-F1B5 (299), Lycoming Io-540 Ser (276)
- Seats
- 4
- Maker on the register
- Robinson Helicopter
- Registered
- earliest certificate April 15, 1998; newest October 2, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 201 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Spitzer Helicopter LLC · Robinson Helicopter CO · Emerald City Aircraft Leasing INC · Southern Utah University · November Alpha LLC · Sky Helicopters INC · Cedar Ridge Aviation LLC · Sky Solutions LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 481 cases since 1982, 180 fatal
The 8 most recent of 481 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Robinson R44 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
1,933 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Robinson R44s?
Texas, with 299.
Who owns the Robinson R44?
86% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 6 R44 ASTRO (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N680PM | Robinson Helicopter R44 ASTRO |
N680Pm LLC Knoxville, Iowa |
Multiple | 2025-09-05 | Valid |
| N144FL | Robinson Helicopter R44 ASTRO |
South Florida Helicopters INC Indiantown, Florida |
Standard | 2025-07-24 | Valid |
| N128KR | Robinson Helicopter R44 ASTRO |
Rogue Texan Outfitters LLC Skidmore, Texas |
Restricted | 2025-04-29 | Valid |
| N18FH | Robinson Helicopter R44 ASTRO |
Paratus Air INC Auburn, Indiana |
Standard | 2024-10-18 | Valid |
| N300MK | Robinson Helicopter R44 ASTRO |
Agricultural Tours LLC Kahuku, Hawaii |
Standard | 2024-09-23 | Valid |
| N171WC | Robinson Helicopter R44 ASTRO |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | Pending |