N1195P Robinson R44 Raven II Aviation Accident 2025-05-23
FATAL ACCIDENT (1) - Private, Robinson R44 Raven II, N1195P, about 7.5 miles NW of Miami, Texas, May 23, 2025.
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Accident Information
| Approx. Accident Location | Aircraft Fat. | Aircraft Inj. | Ground Fat. | Ground Inj. | ASN Entry |
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| 35°44'52.26"N, 100°45'7.88"W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Aviation Safety Network |
Aircraft Information
| Type | Operator | Registration | Serial Number | Manufacture Date |
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| Robinson R44 Raven II | Daviator LLC | N1195P | 13625 | 2014 |
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ASX Accident Report
On the morning of Friday, May 23, 2025, a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter, registration N1195P, crashed approximately 7.5 miles northwest of Miami, Texas, in Roberts County. The crash occurred at approximately 07:21 local time in a rural field near FM 2699. The aircraft was privately owned and operated, with no listed departure or destination airport. The pilot and sole occupant, 31-year-old Travis Chester of Miami, Texas, was conducting an en route operation, reportedly using the helicopter for cattle herding activities on his property at the time of the accident. Chester sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by local authorities.
The aircraft involved, a 2014 Robinson R44 Raven II, is a four-seat, single-engine light helicopter frequently used in private, agricultural, and utility operations. The R44 is known for its operational flexibility and is a common choice among private operators in rural settings. The helicopter’s damage was substantial, and no evidence has yet been released to suggest mechanical failure, environmental conditions, or human error as a definitive contributing factor. The crash site was secured shortly after the incident by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), pending federal investigation.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were notified and assumed responsibility for the investigation into the cause of the crash. As of this writing, no preliminary findings or causal analysis has been published by either agency. The available information originates from law enforcement reports, official statements from DPS, and regional media coverage, with no direct input from onboard data systems or airworthiness assessments yet disclosed. The investigation remains ongoing, and updates are expected as federal authorities complete their site examination and evidence review.
This page will be updated as more information becomes available.
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