# FAA incident reports: Lycoming O-360-J2A A list on [Lycoming O-360-J2A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-360-j2a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 95 reports - [Incident 20260604006989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260604006989I.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Burlington, VT · Jun 4, 2026 · N371PA · Minor damage > A flight instructor and a student were conducting dual flight training on 06/04/2026 at kbtv between the hours of 1500-1630L. Weather was VFR, local altimeter 30.01 and ~80 degrees f. the training flight was thoroughly briefed, and the aircraft was… - [Incident 20251128017379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251128017379I.md): David R Huntley DH-1 · Hoquiam, WA · Nov 28, 2025 · N73BY · No damage > PIC was taxiing for takeoff at sand bar west of Hoquiam airport, when aircraft hit a soft spot in the sand. The aircraft tipped forward, causing the propeller to hit the soft sand and caused the engine to expeirence a sudden stoppage. PIC was able to tip the… - [Accident 20250803009189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250803009189A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Taylor, TX · Aug 3, 2025 · N4684S · Substantial damage > While conducting a flight lesson with a new student, the instructor/pic was demonstrating maneuvers while hovering. While at the controls, the student made an error that caused the right skid to unexpectedly touch down. The momentum of the helicopter combined… - [Accident 20241221021039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241221021039A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Springfield, MO · Dec 21, 2024 · N3104U · Destroyed > This was student pilot’s first solo flight. The flight was from 3DW and began at approximately 14:20 CST with one circuit in the traffic pattern with the CFI. The student pilot then set down near the FBO building and let the CFI out of the helicopter. Student… - [Incident 20240131007359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240131007359I.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Sauget, IL · Jan 31, 2024 · N457PA · Minor damage > On 01/31/2024, helicopter student pilot experienced smoke in the cockpit while holding position at the end of the runway after a normal approach and landing. Pilot asked to return to the west ramp but decided to pull to the side of the runway and put the… - [Accident 20231108019439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231108019439A.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Claremore, OK · Nov 8, 2023 · N522TF · Substantial damage > On 11/8/2023 cabri G2 training flight in a was conducted with CFI and student. Aircraft departed airnav: O38-GUNDY'S airport to practice autos and off airport landings. CFI stated, student flared too high, so instructor took controls prior to ground contact… - [Accident 20231002013379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231002013379A.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Cahokia Heights, IL · Oct 2, 2023 · N354MH · Substantial damage > The student pilot had completed a supervised solo which included two traffic patterns and landings. After the last landing, he asked for and received ATC instruction to land on the compass rose on the west ramp. As he approached, he noticed there was an… - [Accident 20230515006989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230515006989A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Spanish Fork, UT · May 15, 2023 · N227WM · Substantial damage > Instructor and student were over a practice area performing simulated engine failures. The student had attempted to land on a predetermined off airport spot twice. During each attempt the spot was overshot. The student requested the instructor to demonstrate… - [Accident 20230409008059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230409008059A.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Cahokia Heights, IL · Apr 9, 2023 · N372PA · Substantial damage > The helicopter departed the ramp after practicing two liftoffs and touchdowns. The helicopter received clearance from the tower to flight taxi to taxiway a to practice a landing under VFR. As the helicopter exited the non-movement area, the flight instructor,… - [Accident 20230408015279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230408015279A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Midway, UT · Apr 8, 2023 · N7530D · Substantial damage > Investigation: I was notified of an accident that came to this office through a phone call from the regional operations center (roc) on 04/08/2023. On 04/08/ 2023, the instructor pilot of a Robinson R-22 beta 2 helicopter was flying on a part 141 training… - [Accident 20221211018849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221211018849A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Fox Island, NY · Dec 11, 2022 · N14HT · Substantial damage > Flight instructor reported that he and his student were performing practice power failures in a hover. According to flight instructor he demonstrated one power failure in a hover and rolled off throttle, applied right pedal and cyclic and used more collective… - [Incident 20221106020139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221106020139I.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Cahokia Heights, IL · Nov 6, 2022 · N354MH · No damage > While repositioning the aircraft from runway 12R to the ramp at the cps airport, the pilot experienced an RPM split between the engine and rotor RPM indicator. Rotor RPM continued to decrease while engine RPM increased. The pilot declared an emergency and was… - [Incident 20221012016009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221012016009I.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Bentonville, AR · Oct 12, 2022 · N250Z · Minor damage > Airman statement: I entered a practice hover auto as trained and how I had succesfully practiced 3 times prior in the same flight. Into wind, rolled the throttle to idle allowed the helicopter to begin to settle. I raised collective to cushion the landing,… - [Accident 20220929017889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220929017889A.md): Robinson R22 · Nashville, TN · Sep 29, 2022 · N622MP · Destroyed > On 09/29/2022 at approximately 0915 local time, N622MP was hovering east of the active runway 20 at kjwn at approximately 10 feet AGL and lost control of the aircraft impacting the ground on the right side of the aircraft. The aircraft was destroyed. No… - [Accident 20220719007639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220719007639A.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Granite City, IL · Jul 19, 2022 · N457PA · Substantial damage > On July 19, 2022, at approximately 1227L, a guimbal cabri G-2 helicopter, N457PA, registered to a part 141 flight school, ideal aviation (ch), made a hard landing in a field located near horseshoe lake, latitude: 38°40?58.8? N and longitude: 90°06?12.6?. The… - [Accident 20220405004899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220405004899A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Dundee, TX · Apr 5, 2022 · N999FR · Substantial damage > On April 5, 2022, at approximately 1030 CDT, a Robinson R22 bearing the registration number N999FR,[privacy data omitted] collided with terrain after the rotorcraft, that was unoccupied but in operation, encountered a dynamic rollover. This event occurred at… - [Incident 20211029022819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211029022819I.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Beaumont, CA · Oct 29, 2021 · N4058C · No damage > The pilot of N4058C, a R-22 helicopter, called socal TRACON (inland empire area) on it's landline to inform them that while flying VFR (no ATC services), it had made a precautionary landing due to a mechanical issue. The R-22 helicopter was flying eastbound… - [Accident 20211001016572A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211001016572A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Chandler, AZ · Oct 1, 2021 · N412TL · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On October 01, 2021 at approximately 0740 mountain standard time (MST), a Piper PA-28-181 airplane (N2868H) and a Robinson R22 helicopter (N412TL) collided in flight approximately.5 mile southwest of the approach end of runway (rwy) 04R at chd. VFR… - [Accident 20210827013099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210827013099A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Arnaudville, LA · Aug 27, 2021 · N827SH · Substantial damage > Pilot stated after landing he picked up to reposition the aircraft. At about 5 feet the aircraft started spinning to the right and he lost control and rolled over. - [Accident 20210814014309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210814014309A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Aug 14, 2021 · N226WM · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on a practice steep approach to a pinnacle maneuver when the aircraft had a low rotor speed indication. The flight instructor took the collective control and the student retained the cyclic control. The aircraft hit hard on the left… - [Accident 20201018018629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201018018629A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Winder, GA · Oct 18, 2020 · N566BC · Destroyed > The pilot did report that after preforming 4 laps in the pattern for runway 05 at Winder barrow county airport (wdr). On the 5th lap he performed a touch and go. During takeoff extending his upwind leg, turning to a left crosswind, a noise was heard sounding… - [Accident 20200930012039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200930012039A.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Bentonville, AR · Sep 30, 2020 · N250Z · Substantial damage > Investigation: on September 30, 2020 at approximately 1507(l) near Bentonville, AR, the pilot of N250Z, [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident that resulted in the tail of the helicopter coming in contact with the ground and substantial damage… - [Accident 20200121000069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200121000069A.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Independence, IA · Jan 21, 2020 · N715RK · Substantial damage > The student pilot flying solo was attempting to execute a 180 deg turn to the left prior to landing the helicopter on the ramp. The helicopter entered an uncontrollable spin to the left striking an aircraft tied down on the ramp and ultimately colliding with… - [Accident 20191219023339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191219023339A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Beeville, TX · Dec 19, 2019 · N695AP · Substantial damage > N695AP a Robinson R22 experienced a dynamic roll over and suffered substantal damage during take off. The aircraft was being operated under 14 CFR 91 rules on an instructional flight. Pilot logbooks indicate that the student pilot had soloed the day before… - [Incident 20191205016979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191205016979I.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Washington, MO · Dec 5, 2019 · N797NA · Minor damage > During a night training flight departure from runway 15 @ fyg the instructor pilot aborted the take-off by performing a quick stop maneuver to avoid a bird passing in front of the helicopter. The direction of flight was along the cardinal heading of runway 15… - [Accident 20190523005059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190523005059A.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Cahokia, IL · May 23, 2019 · N369PA · Substantial damage > The student and instructor were attempting to perform a simulated stuck pedal emergency procedure at St. Louis Downtown Airport. After touchdown, while still sliding down the runway, the helicopter began to drift toward the left edge of the runway. To avoid… - [Accident 20190504003869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190504003869A.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Kent Island, MD · May 4, 2019 · N572MD · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On may 4, 2019, at approximately 1210 EDT, N572MD, a two seat single engine cabri-G2 trainer rotorcraft, crashed into the chesapeake bay submerging and destroying the aircraft, fatally injuring both persons on board. The PIC was [privacy data omitted],… - [Accident 20190426003439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190426003439A.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Mcminnville, OR · Apr 26, 2019 · N367PA · Substantial damage > During the touch down portion of a practice, 180-degree, full-down autorotation, the helicopter contacted the ground with approximately 30 knots of ground speed, and began to drift to the right. The PIC stated he attempted to overcome the drift by applying… - [Accident 20181113022499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181113022499A.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Newberg, OR · Nov 13, 2018 · N370PA · Substantial damage > During a full down practice autorotation, the helicopter touched down with approximately 30 knots of ground speed. After ground contact, the helicopter started drifting right. The student pilot who was on-the-controls tried to correct the right drift by… - [Accident 20181017020199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181017020199A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Fulton, MO · Oct 17, 2018 · N923SH · Destroyed · 1 fatal > The student pilot departed a private heliport near moscow mills, MO, enroute to the columbia regional airport (cou). While enroute near Fulton, MO, the helicopter experienced a loss of engine power. Witnesses stated that they observed popping noises from the… - [Accident 20180903012969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180903012969A.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Santa Ana, CA · Sep 3, 2018 · N401SH · Substantial damage > NTSB: on September 3, 2018, about 1537 pacific daylight time, a guimbal cabri G2 helicopter, N401SH, was substantially damaged during an autorotative landing attempt near Santa Ana, California. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The… - [Incident 20180820011909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180820011909I.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Del Rio, TX · Aug 20, 2018 · N755SH · Minor damage > Pilot and passenger were ending the day of herding sheep in an R-22 beta 2 (N755SH) on a private ranch 20 miles east of Del Rio, TX. While cruising back to the landing area where the helicopter trailer was, pilot stated visibility was reduced at dusk and he… - [Accident 20180702009029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180702009029A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Georgetown, TX · Jul 2, 2018 · N830J · Substantial damage > The flight initially consisted of maneuvers such as hovering, autorotations and rapid decelerations over a sod area at the Georgetown Municipal Airport (gtu). The flight then progressed with stop-and-go landings involving normal takeoffs and concluding with… - [Accident 20180626008659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180626008659A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Linn, TX · Jun 26, 2018 · N122CH · Destroyed > On June 26, 2018, [privacy data omitted] was assisting his friend with the netting and capturing of nilgai (boselaphus tragocamelus) so that ground crew would move them to a different location. [privacy data omitted] Used Robinson N122CH to move around the… - [Accident 20180410024749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180410024749A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Franklin, CA · Apr 10, 2018 · N622MP · Substantial damage > On 04/10/2018 at approximately 1710 hours, aircraft N622 mp, a Robinson R-22 helicopter, departed sacramento executive airport (ksac) enroute to Franklin airfield CA (F72). The training flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR 91. Visual… - [Accident 20180122006109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180122006109A.md): Gumbal Cabri G2 · Cahokia, IL · Jan 22, 2018 · N989HH · Destroyed > A new student pilotand his instructor were attempting to land at cps. According to the instructor, upon landing they encountered a sudden gust of wind, the helicopter turned to the left as it had loss tail rotor effectiveness, the skids hit the ground and the… - [Accident 20171120024689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171120024689A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Electra, TX · Nov 20, 2017 · N4179M · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Helicopter was destroyed in a post-crash fire after tangling with power lines while herding cattle. - [Accident 20170923019772A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170923019772A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Clearwater, FL · Sep 23, 2017 · N404TB · Substantial damage > The Robinson Helicopter (R-22) that day was out practicing pattern work, on the initial departure he saw an aircraft on base to runway 16 and advised him the active runway was 34, at which time he saw the aircraft veer to the left. When on his second downwind… - [Accident 20170829011719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170829011719A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Sacramento, CA · Aug 29, 2017 · N622MP · Substantial damage > On 29 August 2017 at approximately 1245 hours pacific daylight time, N622MP, a Robinson R-22 aircraft, conducting training on at Sacramento executive airport, Sacramento CA. The training flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR part 91. Visual… - [Accident 20170818010389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170818010389A.md): Mike L Reed Reed/Javron CUB · Murphy, ID · Aug 18, 2017 · N7677M · Substantial damage > Pilot was landing on an unimproved strip, located between 6 to 7 miles southwest of Murphy Idaho. The landing direction was to the northeast which had a slight down hill gradient. Pilot reported that winds were light and variable. Approximantely 100 ft. from… - [Accident 20170728015629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170728015629A.md): 2016 Helicopters Guimbal Cabri G2 · Beaumont, TX · Jul 28, 2017 · N722TX · Substantial damage > While performing an air taxi at 100' AGL during a 90 degree left turn the aircraft lost main rotor effectiveness resulting in the aircrafts inability to maintain altitude. The flight instructor attempted to correct but found the control inputs to be… - [Accident 20170131000839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170131000839A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Armstrong, TX · Jan 31, 2017 · N883KC · Destroyed > Pilot failed to remove tie down on left skid. When attempting to hover off the trailer the aircraft rolled left striking the ground. - [Accident 20161006017949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161006017949A.md): Joe Salomone Super CUB SQ2 · Truckee, CA · Oct 6, 2016 · N786AB · Substantial damage > When operating with the main tires in contact with the surface water, the pilot lost control of the aircraft and nosed over in a reservoir. - [Accident 20160802012759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160802012759A.md): Robinson R-22 · Prescott, AZ · Aug 2, 2016 · N22UH · Substantial damage > At approximately 1027 MST at Earnest a. Love field (kprc), the certified flight instructor and student pilot had been on duty approximately three and one half hours before the accident. The pilots stated they were performing their first traffic pattern at prc… - [Accident 20160130000609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160130000609A.md): Helicopteres CABRI-G2 · Beaumont, TX · Jan 30, 2016 · N503DS · Substantial damage > Pilot made approach to runway 13 at bmt airport. Pilot stated he was headed over to the FBO when his passenger suggested they taxi over and look at the military tank located on the airport. Pilot executed left pedal and headed north hovering about 10 feet off… - [Accident 20150813012189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150813012189A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Caldwell, ID · Aug 13, 2015 · N3103Q · Destroyed > Student and instructor were practicing 180 autorotations. The density altitude was 1800 feet above field elevation with temperatures in the upper 90S. The student was performing the 180 autorotation when he tried to complete the final turn to low and with to… - [Accident 20150723023569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150723023569A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Corona, CA · Jul 23, 2015 · N520NS · Substantial damage > N520NS, R22, was on an instructional flight when it landed hard at Corona airport (kajo) and was substantially damaged. Two on board; CFI and student pilot. The student pilot was on the controls making a normal approach for landing to a grass area designated… - [Accident 20150713011019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150713011019A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Caldwell, ID · Jul 13, 2015 · N184SH · Substantial damage > During an instructional flight, they were practicing a 180 autorotation. They hit stinger first and the main rotor contacted the tailboom and chopped off the tail section. The aircraft then hit level and slid to a stop on the edge of the taxiway. - [Accident 20150629011749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150629011749A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kailua Kona, HI · Jun 29, 2015 · N227FT · Substantial damage > CFI was conducting pinnacle approaches at high altitude. CFI initiated shallow approach to pinnacle and slowed his forward airspeed to minimum as helicopter was about to touch down. CFI realized power was insufficient to cushion touch down and helicopter fell… - [Incident 20150628008259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150628008259I.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Broomfield, CO · Jun 28, 2015 · N143SH · Minor damage > Student was practicing auto-rotation. Student rolled on the throttle slowly, which increased the rate of descent. Instructor took control which resulted in a hard landing. There was minor damage to the left skid. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-360-j2a/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42314') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-360-j2a/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.