Robinson R44 Raven II (sightseeing) crash, Jan 20, 2026 (3 killed)
Robinson R44 Raven II (sightseeing) accident on January 20, 2026 near Mount Aso (Nakadake crater), Aso, Kumamoto, Japan with 3 fatalities.
- Date: January 20, 2026
- Aircraft: Robinson R44 Raven II (sightseeing)
- Location: Mount Aso (Nakadake crater), Aso, Kumamoto, Japan
- Fatalities: 3
A Robinson R44 Raven II sightseeing helicopter flying from Aso Cuddly Dominion crashed inside the Nakadake crater of Mount Aso in Japan. The pilot and two passengers were killed. Rescuers could not approach the site at first because of wind, poor visibility and volcanic gas. Recovery status of the remains was reported inconsistently.