# N2628B: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, registration cancelled 2001-05-22

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: May 22, 2001
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA](https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r22-beta) (registry code 7640110)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H10WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H10WE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 0771
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Certificate issued: March 30, 1995
- Last registry action: March 20, 2001
- Mode S code: A289DD
- Owner when cancelled: [Mesquite Helicopter Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MESQUITE%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICES%20INC)
- Location: [Alice, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Alice)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 27.7243° N, 98.1345° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78332, within about 12 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2628B
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2628B
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2628B-2001-05-22

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 FTW98LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA163), Mar 31, 1998: Robinson R22 Beta (N2628B), Riviera, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while performing an evasive maneuver to avoid a charging bull, resulting in a tail rotor blade strike and the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft.…
- [NTSB MIA89LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA001), Oct 1, 1988: Robinson R22 (N2628B), Orlando, FL, substantial damage

## 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 19980331004859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980331004859A), Mar 31, 1998: Robsin R22BETA (N2628B), Riviera, TX, Substantial damage. Tail rotor struck ground while herding cattle. Helicopter then rolled over.(.4) the pilot was using the helicopter to herd cattle and was attempting to move a…
- [Accident 19881001042589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881001042589A), Oct 1, 1988: Robsin R22BETA (N2628B), Orlando, FL, Substantial damage. During practice hover student allowed helicopter to descend. CFI took over late. Skid hit caused dynamic roll over.

## Other aircraft with N2628B

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2628B): Hylio AG 230, S/N 17906100233
- [Cancelled 1982-06-16](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2628B-1982-06-16): Cessna 500, S/N 500-0418. Exported to South Africa. Owner: [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita)
- [Cancelled 1967-11-09](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2628B-1967-11-09): Aero Commander 520, S/N 520-140. Owner: [Abernathy Auto Parts Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABERNATHY%20AUTO%20PARTS%20CO), [Nashville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Nashville)

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