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Helicopter Crash Lawyers Serving Clients Nationwide

Wisner Baum aviation accident attorneys have represented over 800 victims in a wide variety of air disasters, including Robinson helicopter crashes. Throughout this process, we have conducted extensive investigations related to Robinson R44 crashes, as well as incidents involving the R22 and R66 models. We have even visited the company’s headquarters in Torrance, California on numerous occasions to conduct post-crash inspections of the helicopters involved in our clients’ cases and to take depositions of company personnel.

“It’s very surprising to see this kind of repetitiveness. We’ve handled cases against almost every single manufacturer; you see nothing like the quantity you see with Robinson.”
-Attorney Ronald L. M. Goldman* in The Daily Breeze

“Robinson, in my opinion, continues to prioritize profit over safety and it’s a shame.”
-Attorney Ronald L. M. Goldman* in Heli Hub

Do you need to speak with an attorney who can handle your Robinson Helicopter crash case? Call Wisner Baum today at (855) 948-5098 or contact us online.

Robinson Helicopter Models

Robinson’s fleet of helicopters are listed below:

  • R66 Turbine
  • R44 Raven II / R44 Clipper II
  • R44 Raven I / R44 Clipper I
  • R44 Cadet
  • R22 Beta II
  • R44 Newscopter
  • R66 Newscopter
  • R66 Police Helicopter

Wisner Baum Robinson Helicopter Case Experience

Our helicopter crash lawyers have investigated and handled 20 crash cases involving R22s, R44s or R66s, representing 34 passengers or pilots, in wrongful death or personal injury claims involving Robinson helicopters.

Robinson R44 Crash Cases

June 12, 2021, Robinson R44 crash in Windwhistle, New Zealand. An R44 helicopter, carrying a newly married couple and a photographer, crashed after the aircraft’s engine lost power. The three passengers and the pilot all sustained serious injuries. Wisner Baum filed a lawsuit against Robinson stemming from this R44 crash in June of 2023.

April 22, 2021, Robinson R44 helicopter crash in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. The pilot was killed when the helicopter began to spiral after he made a slight right turn. The helicopter collided with trees and terrain in a remote, wooded area near Forkston.

July 4, 2020, Robinson R44 helicopter crash in Broome, Australia. The pilot and a passenger died and two others were critically injured when the R44 crashed in a suburb of Broome, after witnessed heard a loud bang.

January 30, 2018, Robinson R44 helicopter crash near Newport Beach, California. The R44 crashed into a house, killing the pilot and two passengers. Another passenger was seriously injured and one person on the ground was also injured. Wisner Baum represents all of the passengers from this crash.

March 22, 2015, Robinson R44 helicopter crash, near Orlando, Florida. The R44 collided with a building and exploded into fire.

August 29, 2008, crash near Table Rock Lake, Missouri, involving a Robinson R44 II operated by Central Illinois Air Corp., (two people were killed). This case resolved with a confidential settlement.

June 14, 2008, Robinson R44 II operated by Adventure Helicopter Tours crashed in Topanga Canyon, California (the two passengers and the pilot were injured). We resolved this case with a confidential settlement.

August 2, 2007, a Robinson R44 II charter flight operated by Classic Helicopter Corp., crashed and burned three miles south of Easton, Washington (three passengers and one pilot were killed). We resolved this case on the eve of trial with a confidential settlement.

Robinson R66 Crash Cases

January 9, 2020, Robinson R66 crash near Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Experienced pilot Mark Croce, a prominent businessman from Buffalo, was piloting the aircraft when it allegedly experienced a sudden and catastrophic break up inflight during normal flight and crashed, killing Mr. Croce and his colleague. Wisner Baum helicopter crash lawyers are taking this case to trial on November 6, 2023.

June 23, 2016, Robinson R66 helicopter crash, near Wikieup, Arizona. The R66 crashed during a cross-country flight, headed for Riverside, California to conduct a chief pilot check ride with an FAA inspector.

November 20, 2013, Robinson R66 helicopter crash, Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

July 12, 2011, the first Robinson R66 helicopter crash, near Flandes, Colombia, (two people were killed). We inspected this wreckage in Colombia and then had it shipped to the U.S. We and our team of experts are conducting an extensive investigation into this crash.

Robinson R22 Crash Cases

January 4, 2017, Robinson R22 helicopter crash in San Pedro, California. The R22 crashed into the waters at the Port of Los Angeles during an aerial photo shoot of cruise ships.

July 9, 2012, Robinson R22 crash, near Murrieta, California. The R22 crashed during flight instruction.

July 8, 2004, a Robinson R22 Beta Helicopter crashed in Rochester, Minnesota (the student pilot was killed, and the flight instructor seriously injured). This case was resolved with a confidential settlement.

November 27, 2001, a Robinson R22 Helicopter crashed in San Salvador, El Salvador (the passenger and pilot were both killed). We were successful in obtaining U.S. jurisdiction for this case and we subsequently resolved it for our clients with a confidential settlement.

Robinson Helicopter Company Overview

Robinson Helicopter Company was established in 1985 as a helicopter manufacturing company, based in Southern California. They produce the R22, a two-seater model, the R44, a four-seater model and the R66, a turbine-powered model. Over the last 50 years, the company has manufactured and delivered more than 13,000 helicopters.

The company employs a workforce of approximately 1,300 workers who work in manufacturing, refurbishing older aircraft and providing training for instructors and technicians. Robinson also offers helicopters that are made specifically for law enforcement agencies and news organizations.

Robinson Helicopter Crash Stats

Robinson helicopters have been involved in hundreds of fatal accidents and incidents since the company delivered its first helicopter in 1979. According to government data*, as of June 9, 2023, Robinson R22, R44, and R66 models have been involved in approximately 1,659 aviation accidents or incidents globally. Of these, 412 were fatal crashes.

  • Robinson R22 crashes – 985 total incidents; 177 fatal.
  • Robinson R44 crashes – 623 total incidents; 212 fatal.
  • Robinson R66 crashes – 51 total incidents; 23 fatal.

* Data current as of June 9, 2023. In October of 2020, NTSB changed its data search tool to the Case Analysis and Reporting Online (known as the CAROL query system). The CAROL system currently includes accident data going back to 1983. Because the Robinson R22 was released in 1979, the total accidents for that model are underrepresented.

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If a Robinson helicopter crash has had a serious impact on your family, contact us online or give us a call to schedule a free consultation. Based in Los Angeles, our helicopter crash lawyer team has the experience for these cases, and we are available to handle all types of airline, general aviation, and helicopter crashes throughout the U.S. and around the world, especially crashes involving helicopters manufactured by Robinson Helicopter Co.

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