ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Parkman, WY, January 19, 2026
Event Information
| Date | January 19, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Parkman, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.93531, -107.46031 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA083 |
| Event ID | 20260120202315 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Registration # | N996NR |
| Operator | NATIVE RANGE CAPTURE SERVICES INC |
| Owner | NATIVE RANGE CAPTURE SERVICES INC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilots’ failure to maintain separation while conducting air work in a common operational area. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ divided attention associated with the mission activity and unreliable radio communications.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.