Accident Brief DA-NWS-26674

Robinson R44 Helicopter Crashes Near Anthony, Florida on August 12, 2026, Two Injured

Status Investigation Ongoing Updated Aug 19, 2026
Robinson R44 helicopter reference aircraft photograph
Reference image of a Robinson R44 helicopter; this is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Wikimedia Commons - Philippine Army (PA) Aviation Hiraya Regiment - Public domain.
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Developing report: This report separates confirmed information from details that remain under investigation. It is updated when reliable new information becomes available.

Accident quick facts

Accident date 2026-08-12
Local time 23:00
Location near Anthony, Florida
Aircraft Robinson R44 helicopter
People on board 2
Reported injuries 2 injured
Report status Investigation Ongoing

What happened

On the night of August 12, 2026, a Robinson R44 helicopter crashed in a field near Anthony, Florida. The crash occurred around 11 p.m. local time.

Aircraft and flight information

The aircraft involved was a Robinson R44 helicopter with two people on board. Details about the operator, origin, and destination have not been released.

Emergency response

Emergency responders arrived at the scene and treated two injured occupants. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.

Investigation status

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the crash. No preliminary findings have been released yet.

What officials and reports have confirmed

  • Robinson R44 helicopter crashed near Anthony, Florida on August 12, 2026 around 11 p.m. [1]
  • Two people were on board and injured. [1]
  • FAA is investigating the accident. [1]

Accident and investigation timeline

  1. 2026-08-12 23:00 local: Robinson R44 helicopter crashed near Anthony, Florida with two onboard injured [1]

What remains unknown

  • Exact cause of the crash
  • Details about the operator and flight route
  • Condition and identities of the injured

Investigating agencies: Federal Aviation Administration.

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