# N4079M: 1991 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, registration cancelled 2017-07-06

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: July 6, 2017
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- 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: 1816
- Year built: 1991
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: May 30, 1991
- Last registry action: September 9, 1998
- Mode S code: A4CA41
- Owner when cancelled: [Robinson Helicopter Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20HELICOPTER%20CO)
- Location: [Torrance, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Torrance)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 33.8079° N, 118.3480° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 90505, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4079M
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4079M
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4079M-2017-07-06

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 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 (1)

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 LAX98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA115), Mar 15, 1998: Robinson R22 Beta (N4079M), San Luis Obispo, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's inadvertent pulling of the mixture, instead of the carburetor heat, while preparing for the approach, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19980315003419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980315003419A), Mar 15, 1998: Robsin R22BETA (N4079M), San Luis Obispo, CA, Substantial damage. Student pulled mixture instead carburetor heat on approach. Oil autorotated to grass. Run on fast log. Nosed over. (.4)the flight instructor reported that he…

## Other aircraft with N4079M

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4079M): Zipline International P2 ZIP, S/N 18735P2768
- [Cancelled 1970-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4079M-1970-07-08): Piper PA-12, S/N 12-2961. Owner: [Goldin Sammie](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLDIN%20SAMMIE), [Marshall, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Marshall)

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