# N8557Y: Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA, registration cancelled 1994-06-06

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: June 6, 1994
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA](https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r22-alpha) (registry code 7640104)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H10WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H10WE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 0463
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Certificate issued: April 21, 1993
- Last registry action: April 29, 1993
- Mode S code: ABBD4F
- Owner when cancelled: [Rainville Elmo J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAINVILLE%20ELMO%20J)
- Location: [Center Barnstead, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Center%20Barnstead)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 43.3638° N, 71.2417° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 03225, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8557Y
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8557Y
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8557Y-1994-06-06

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 ALPHA: https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r22-alpha.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 NYC93LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA126), Jun 24, 1993: Robinson R22 (N8557Y), Sanford, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while hovering, resulting in the main rotor blades impacting the ground.
- [NTSB BFO92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA117), Jul 25, 1992: Robinson R22A (N8557Y), Sanford, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TO EXECUTE A 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 19930624052449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930624052449A), Jun 24, 1993: Robsin R22ALPHA (N8557Y), Sanford, ME, Substantial damage. During low hover and practice pedal turns. Rolled to right. Used left cyclic too late. Rotor struck ground.
- [Accident 19920725027959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920725027959A), Jul 25, 1992: Robsin R22ALPHA (N8557Y), Sanford, ME, Substantial damage. Run on landing in soft ground during practice caused helicopter to rock fore and aft. Damaged cabin and skids.

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