If I remember correctly, that r2120 that crashed was the result of the pilot trying to out climb rising terrain.
I wouldnt say the robin is any more or less safe than anything else out there, the r2160 has pretty good performance (best i have had is 1700fpm on a high pressure winter morning with only me and 2 hours fuel) and visibility is excellent which is definitely a good safety feature.
Just gotta remember the plane is only as safe as the pilot flying it