# N2301F: 1991 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, registration cancelled 2006-08-11

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 11, 2006
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA](https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r22-beta) (registry code 7640110)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H10WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H10WE), [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 1822
- Year built: 1991
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: June 4, 1991
- Certificate issued: July 2, 2003
- Last registry action: June 20, 2006
- Mode S code: A20B01
- Owner when cancelled: [Matthys Gary Alan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATTHYS%20GARY%20ALAN)
- Location: [Argusville, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Argusville)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 47.0526° N, 96.9510° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 58005, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2301F
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2301F
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2301F-2006-08-11

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA: https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r22-beta.md

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI04LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA119), May 12, 2004: Robinson R22 Beta (N2301F), Winsted, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the main rotor drive belts for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's misjudged flare during the autorotation.
- [NTSB CHI04LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA134), Sep 5, 2003: Robinson R22 Beta (N2301F), Argusville, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The altitude/clearance not maintained from transmission wire(s) by the pilot during an unknown phase of flight. The transmission wire(s) were a contributing factor.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20040512011519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040512011519A), May 12, 2004: Robsin R22BETA (N2301F), Winsted, MN, Destroyed. (-23) On may 12, 2004 gary matthys was PIC of N2301F (Robinson R-22 beta ii helicopter) at approximately 700 feet AGL near Winsted, MN when he heard a loud…
- [Accident 20030904036889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030904036889A), Sep 4, 2003: Robsin R22BETA (N2301F), Argusville, ND, Substantial damage. (-23) The owner/operator struck powerlines during a personal flight resulting in damage to the main rotor, mast fairing, and antennas. Aircraft accident was…

## Other aircraft with N2301F

- [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2301F-undated): Cessna 210, S/N 21058501. Triennial form not returned

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