# N8492A: 1991 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, registration cancelled 2012-08-21

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 21, 2012
- Status when cancelled: Registration pending, canceled
- 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: 1824
- Year built: 1991
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: June 4, 1991
- Last registry action: March 31, 2004
- Mode S code: ABA3E7
- Location: [Marina Del Rey, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Marina%20Del%20Rey)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.9761° N, 118.4521° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 90292, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8492A
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8492A
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8492A-2012-08-21

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 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 LAX04CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA193), Apr 22, 2004: Robinson R22B (N8492A), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering.
- [NTSB LAX01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA125), Mar 21, 2001: Robinson R22B (N8492A), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the CFI to adequately monitor the flight, which resulted in a low airspeed autorotation and hard landing.

## 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 20040422006429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040422006429A), Apr 22, 2004: Robsin R22BETA (N8492A), Long Beach, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On April 22, 2004, at 1621 PDT, Robinson, R-22 beta, N8492A, was hovering on pad #1 at lgb airport facing approximately 270 degrees. The winds at the…
- [Accident 20010321006009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010321006009A), Mar 21, 2001: Robsin R22BETA (N8492A), Long Beach, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Flight instructor was giving advanced training to student. During straight in autorotation practice the descent had deteriorated to a point beyond…

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