Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA

FAA incident reports · 51

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Accident 20161218022589ARobinson Helicopter R22 Alpha · Hatcher Pass, AKRotor RPM decayed on approach to pinnacle, aircraft settled on steep terrain. Tail rotor struck hill and the tail boom seperated from the aircraft. The aircraft rolled down the hill.Dec 18, 2016 · N121MR · Substantial damageAccident 20120421007209ARobinson Helicopter R22 Alpha · Palmer, AKPilot landed off airport in the snow. When collective was reduced a/c tilted to the rear. When pilot picked up the a/c the tail rotor struck the snow.Apr 21, 2012 · N121MR · Substantial damageIncident 20081126853379IRobsin R22ALPHA · Port Monmouth, NJN8536Y a Robinson model R-22 helicopter piloted by [privacy data omitted] departed mcauthur airport (kisp), NY and was enroute to brandywine airport (koqn) pa when the pilot noted the clutch warning light illuminated immediately and began to look for aplace…Nov 26, 2008 · N8536Y · No damageAccident 20060416004529ARobsin R22ALPHA · Santa Fe, NM(-23) On April 16, 2006, at 1106 mountain daylight time, a Robinson R-22, N85560, with a temporary registration certificate registered to donald olson enterprises, impacted the ground during take-off at Santa Fe municipal airport, Santa Fe, new Mexico, while…Apr 16, 2006 · N85560 · Substantial damageAccident 20040728014489ARobsin R22ALPHA · Selfridge Afb, MI(-23) N103MH R-22 overflying Selfridge angb reported a vibration which increased in severity. Declared emergency & returned to land. Upon touchdown a/c tumbled and disintegrated. 1 POB fata. Cause of vibration unknown.Jul 28, 2004 · N103MH · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20030928024339ARobsin R22ALPHA · Bedford, MA(-23) N56MU, R-22-alpha, while doing hover work over whiskey taxiway caught its skid in the high grass/dirt that resulted in a dynamic rollover at Bedford Hanscom airfield at 1228 EDT, 9/28/03. Two persons on board with no injuries reported. Damage to…Sep 28, 2003 · N56MU · Substantial damageAccident 20020211000949ARobsin R22ALPHA · Encino, TX(.19) On February 11, 2002, at 0800 central standard time, a Robinson R-22A helicopter, N8557Z, was substantially damaged during takeoff from a staging area 10 miles south of Encino, Texas. The helicopter was registered to weslaco dodge truck center, inc., of…Feb 11, 2002 · N8557Z · No damageAccident 20010616015569ARobsin R22ALPHA · Atwater, OH(.19) On June 16, 2001, about 1600 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R-22A, N2242P, was substantially damaged when it rolled over while hovering at a private helipad in Atwater, Ohio. The certificated airline transport pilot was seriously injured. Visual…Jun 16, 2001 · N2242P · No damageAccident 19991017041849ARobsin R22 · Sunny Isles, FL(-23) Helicopter lost power at low altitude, made an emergency landing 50 feet off-shore at haulover beach, 10800 collins avenue, miami beach, Florida-2 occupants taken to area hospitals. Post accident inspection of wreckage revealed "sprague clutch failure",…Oct 17, 1999 · N83574 · Substantial damageAccident 19990918030709ARobsin R22ALPHA · Tucumcari, NM(-23) On September 18, 1999, at 1330 MDT, a Robinson R-22-alpha helicopter, N8497Y, registered to hunts hashknife helicopters, inc., and flown by russell g. hill collided with power lines and crashed shortly after takeoff while herding cattle 20 miles nw of…Sep 18, 1999 · N8497Y · Substantial damageAccident 19990805010839ARobsin R22ALPHA · Shirley, NY1985 Roginson R-22 helicopter was demonstrating a 180 degree rotation when it experienced low RPM and landed hard from 50 feet AGL. (-23)at time and place of occurrence, instructor pilot (hugh paul covopoulo) was demonstrating a 180 degree autorotation…Aug 5, 1999 · N8561K · Substantial damageAccident 19990518005389ARobsin R22ALPHA · San Luis Obispo, CARobinson R-22 helicopter was involved in auto rotation practice when the acft caught a down draft, struck the ground hard, rolled over, and was destroyed, other circumstances are unknown. (.4)the instructor stated the student entered a practice autorotation…May 18, 1999 · N8558N · Substantial damageAccident 19990105009779ARobsin R22ALPHA · Portland, OR(.19)On January 5, 1999, about 1604 pacific standard time, a Robinson R-22, N605HA, registered to and operated by Hillsboro aviation, was substantially damaged after a hard landing at the Hillsboro airport, Hillsboro, Oregon. The aircraft was being operated…Jan 5, 1999 · N605HA · Substantial damageAccident 19980226006829ARobsin R22ALPHA · Little Rock, CAGusty wind in area observed to dive into ground. Indicates main rotors flexed hit door and bubble prior crashing. (.4) witnesses reported hearing the aircraft fly overhead, then a 'schwap' sound, followed by silence. They looked up and saw the helicopter…Feb 26, 1998 · N8457J · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19940709017889ARobsin R22ALPHA · Sanford, FLFlying low to spot alligators. Lost tail rotor control. Ditched in river. Driveshaft broke due overload. Prior strikeJul 9, 1994 · N22431 · Substantial damageAccident 19940505010049ARobsin R22 · North Bergen, NJStruck wires following highway at low altitude. Burned. Impacted median. CFI passenger. 100 parked autos burned.May 5, 1994 · N503TH · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19940125000869ARobsin R22ALPHA · Gaithersburg, MDOn departing airport, experienced low RPM warning horn. Tried to recover. Touched runway on left skid and rolled. (.4)the pilot was in the process of being trained to fly helicopters and did not have a helicopter rating. The pilot had accumulated about 19…Jan 25, 1994 · N8559A · Substantial damageAccident 19930624052449ARobsin R22ALPHA · Sanford, MEDuring low hover and practice pedal turns. Rolled to right. Used left cyclic too late. Rotor struck ground.Jun 24, 1993 · N8557Y · Substantial damageIncident 19930527023279IRobsin R22ALPHA · Clifton, NJComplaint received from police of low flying helicopter over golf tournament. Pilot hired to take photosMay 27, 1993 · N8541EAccident 19920725027959ARobsin R22ALPHA · Sanford, MERun on landing in soft ground during practice caused helicopter to rock fore and aft. Damaged cabin and skids.Jul 25, 1992 · N8557Y · Substantial damageAccident 19920131001559ARobsin R22ALPHA · Juno Beach, FLStruck ocean water while flying low offshore fish spotting. Blamed downdraft.Jan 31, 1992 · N85570 · Substantial damageIncident 19910906038779IRobsin R22ALPHA · Taylor, NEAs pilot began transition for landing helicopter rotated to right. Hard landing. Tail rotor had failed.Sep 6, 1991 · N8561V · Minor damageIncident 19910810040889IRobsin R22ALPHA · Danbury, CTStudent lifted helicopter to practice hovering. Lost control and collided with ground.Aug 10, 1991 · N97CP · Minor damageIncident 19910501031739IRobsin R22ALPHA · Davis, CAAircraft hit a set of powerlines during an agricultural pass over a field.May 1, 1991 · N8518W · Minor damageAccident 19910210002409ARobsin R22ALPHA · Piru, CARotor RPM too low on practice power recovery from autorotation. Ground impact caused tail boom chopped and rolloverFeb 10, 1991 · N8491A · Substantial damageAccident 19910203007459ARobsin R22ALPHA · Coram, NYNoise in rear of helicopter. Elected to land to check. Lost tail rotor effectiveness flaring. Skid hit. Rolled overFeb 3, 1991 · N8555K · Substantial damageAccident 19900529017849ARobsin R22ALPHA · Torrance, CAOn fifth practice autorotation with power recovery engine was out. Made hard low rotor RPM landing. Carb ice factorMay 29, 1990 · N8557Z · Substantial damageAccident 19900121000779ARobsin R22ALPHA · Ramona, CAWind shift while approaching private helo pad. Tried to turn into wind but began settling with power. Hit ground.Jan 21, 1990 · N2258R · Substantial damageIncident 19900105003939IRobsin R22ALPHA · Torrance, CAVibration during climb. Precautionary landing in field. Powerplant spark plugs were lead fouled.Jan 5, 1990 · N8557ZAccident 19891026043669ARobsin R22ALPHA · Simi Valley, CAStudent allowed helicopter to touch a skid on ground while drifting sideways during aerial taxi. Caused rollover.Oct 26, 1989 · N84817 · Substantial damageAccident 19890810028629ARobsin R22ALPHA · Scottsdale, AZStudent lost control of helicopter on liftoff from pad. Touched a skid and rolled over.Aug 10, 1989 · N8477B · Substantial damageAccident 19890122000979ARobsin R22ALPHA · Santa Barbara, CAStruck a powerline and crashed on a commercial sightseeing flight. Low scattered to broken clouds and fog in area.Jan 22, 1989 · N8529C · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19880827035579ARobsin R22ALPHA · Gaithersburg, MDDuring practice hover student over corrected with rapid cyclic input. CFI unable to gain control. Chopped tailboom.Aug 27, 1988 · N8559A · Substantial damageIncident 19880814046859IRobsin R22ALPHA · Nyack, NYAutorotated to forced landing on highway due to loss of RPM. Oil line chafed, sprayed oil into carburetor air hose.Aug 14, 1988 · N8541EAccident 19871103061769ARobsin R22ALPHA · Moraga, CAMain rotor blade struck the cockpit and shattered inflight during possible engine out practice and rotor RPM decay.Nov 3, 1987 · N8475A · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19870823083059ARobsin R22ALPHA · Tukwila, WAAttempted to secure right door while hovering 3 ft AGL. Allowed aircraft to hit ground hard in tail low attitude.Aug 23, 1987 · N8379Z · Substantial damageIncident 19870624046409IRobsin R22 · Clinton, MDPower interruption during hover. Found a carbon build up on valves. One valve was stuck.Jun 24, 1987 · N85351 · Minor damageAccident 19870422010839ARobsin R22Rolled overApr 22, 1987 · N8561Z · Substantial damageAccident 19870412009199ARobsin R22ALPHA · Pottstown, PALost lift on approach to intended touchdown point. Aircraft fell vertically to the ground from height of eight feetApr 12, 1987 · N85570 · Substantial damageIncident 19870410024709IRobsin R22ALPHA · Trona, CALanded in remote desert area due to low fuel. Pilot inadvertently by passed intended fuel stop.Apr 10, 1987 · N8516KAccident 19870316008009ARobsin R22ALPHA · Scottsdale, AZIndicates student may have used improper inputs. CFI tried to recover and main rotor hit tail boom. Spun to ground.Mar 16, 1987 · N2256M · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19860921081129IRobsin R22ALPHA · Seattle, WAWhile taxiing to another parking area main rotor severed a telephone cable. Pilot unaware of wire strike.Sep 21, 1986 · N8379Z · Minor damageAccident 19860208007069ARobsin R22ALPHA · Mcalester, OKWhile slowly paralleling a fence, made a turn to avoid a tree. Tail rotor hit fence, helicopter spun, hit ground.Feb 8, 1986 · N8557K · Substantial damageAccident 19850707033259ARobsin R22ALPHA · Summit Lake, AKPilot momentarily disoriented after looking in cockpit allowed aircraft to descend. Struck the water and nosed overJul 7, 1985 · N8530J · Substantial damageAccident 19850608023689ARobsin R22ALPHA · Port Orchard, WAThe helicopter hit the ground during practice autorotations. The instructor failed to maintain rotor speed.Jun 8, 1985 · N8490D · Substantial damageIncident 19850525030029IRobsin R22ALPHA · Florence, SCPilot said engine lost power during hover. Hard landing. No engine defects found.May 25, 1985 · N97CP · Minor damageAccident 19850508017039ARobsin R22ALPHA · Mcalester, OKWhile rounding up cattle,one charged aircraft striking tail rotor. Aircraft ditched nose down and rotors hit groundMay 8, 1985 · N8556C · Substantial damageAccident 19841225068339ARobsin R22ALPHA · Huntsville, ALMain rotor blade hit left side of cockpit and left cyclic stick. Cyclic had to be full left to be in path of rotorDec 25, 1984 · N8475K · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19841222067629ARobsin R22ALPHA · Ellington, CTAttempted to land despite advisories that weather had closed field. Pilot was not instrument rated.Dec 22, 1984 · N84958 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19840711034499ARobsin R22ALPHA · Henderson, TXStudent caused a dynamic roll over by applying left cyclic while hellicopter was light on skids. Froze on controls.Jul 11, 1984 · N8518W · Substantial damage
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