Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA

FAA incident reports · 701

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Accident 20260815009939ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Pembroke Pines, FLRobinson R-22 rotorcraft [privacy data omitted] [privacy data omitted] with CFI and student/private pilot, in a hover when the accident occurred with helicopter flipping over crashing. Neither CFI nor student/private pilot sustained no injuries. Robinson R22…Aug 15, 2026 · N8316N · Substantial damageAccident 20251021021669ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Springfield, MOOn October 21, 2025, about 1108 central daylight time, a [privacy data omitted] R22 beta ii helicopter sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Springfield, Missouri. The flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction both…Oct 21, 2025 · N74583 · DestroyedAccident 20250803009189ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Taylor, TXWhile 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…Aug 3, 2025 · N4684S · Substantial damageAccident 20250207001459ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Borger, TXOn February 7, 2025, at approximately 1600, a Robinson R22 helicopter, hit a tree approximately four miles northwest of mesa vista ranch airport, T13. The aircraft was being operated on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…Feb 7, 2025 · N7191B · Substantial damageAccident 20241221021039ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Springfield, MOThis 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…Dec 21, 2024 · N3104U · DestroyedAccident 20241027015971ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Pearland, TXDuring takeoff from helicopter pad at Pearland Regional Airport, pilot lost control of helicopter resulting in crash in which the aircraft sustained substantial damage. Video footage indicates that upon the pilot applying power for liftoff the helicopter…Oct 27, 2024 · N7521Z · Substantial damageAccident 20241022017519ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Markleeville, CAAccident aircraft landed on the shoreline of a river with the intent to shut down. Upon touchdown, the embankment beneath the helicopter gave way resulting in the helicopter sliding backwards into the river. The pilot stated that he had disengaged the clutch…Oct 22, 2024 · N772SH · Substantial damageAccident 20240606005669ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Maricopa, AZOn June 6th, 2024, a Robinson R-22 helicopter [privacy data omitted]. And operated by [privacy data omitted] was practicing auto rotations at ak-Chin airport(A39) in Maricopa AZ. With two persons onboard, a CFI and a student. The pilot climbed to 1000 feet…Jun 6, 2024 · N7514V · Substantial damageAccident 20240530009339ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Palmyra, MOWhile conducting a confined area landing from the south to the north, the tail of the aircraft struck powerlines perpendicular to the approach path. The aircraft began spinning and came to rest on the right side of the fuselage, adjacent to highway z in the…May 30, 2024 · N221RH · DestroyedAccident 20240530005099ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kona, HI141 Flight piloted by a CFI (PIC) was providing high altitude mountain training instruction to commercial/cfi student . The student pilot attempted to execute a pinnacle landing at approximately 6600 feet MSL in mountainous terrain (edge/ridge of a small…May 30, 2024 · N333PJ · Substantial damageAccident 20240503006429ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Tumwater, WAThe FAA was notified by the regional operational control center of an incident that occurred on may 3, 2024, at olympia airport. The incident involved a training helicopter from a local flight school based at olympia airport. The instructor pilot, who was…May 3, 2024 · N4082J · Substantial damageAccident 20240121003699ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kenosha, WIThe helicopter pilot touched down too FAR aft over the cart/pad during landing causing the aircraft to slide backwards off the cart. The pilot then reacted with full forward cyclic and increased collective to try to regain control of the aircraft and get the…Jan 21, 2024 · N8350M · Substantial damageAccident 20231028018349ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Ronkonkoma, NYOn 10/28/2023 instructor pilot and student pilot were conducting practice hover in west sod area at isp. Student was having difficultly managing controls, instructor took controls from the student to demonstrate control correlation at 3-5 ft hover. Student…Oct 28, 2023 · N964SH · Substantial damageAccident 20231009015299ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Caldwell, IDOn October 9th 2023 a helicopter was practicing touchdown autorotation’s to a taxiway. The helicopter upon landing had forward momentum and developed a sideways skid. The pilot was unable to keep the helicopter on the taxiway and the right skid of the…Oct 9, 2023 · N838SH · Substantial damageAccident 20230831020299ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Princeton, NJAirman was practicing take off and landings in preparation for his rotorcraft helicopter add-on rating. Aircraft broke up in flight while maneuvering due to unknown reasons. A photographer on the ground captured the aircraft flying towards her position and…Aug 31, 2023 · N2356M · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20230809013769ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Sevierville, TNRoughly 3 feet off the ground the instructor was practicing hover autos with the student. Upon entry with throttle off the aircraft started yawing left and their decent was faster than expected. The student pulled up on the collective to keep them from…Aug 9, 2023 · N798MG · Substantial damageAccident 20230708008169ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Emmett, IDInstructor and student were flying south of the Emmett, Idaho airport. The instructor was going to demonstrate an off-airport autorotation. The instructor reported his altitude at 400 AGL and his airspeed at 55 knots on entry. His intention was a power…Jul 8, 2023 · N74778 · DestroyedAccident 20230619009659ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cedar Lake, INOn June 19, 2023, at approximately 1255 local, [privacy data omitted], a Robinson Helicopter R-22 beta, departed lansing municipal airport (kigq) for the purpose of flight instruction. The certified flight instructor was current and qualified, possesses the…Jun 19, 2023 · N4076H · Substantial damageAccident 20230618007989ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Louise, TXPilot stated that he was performing low level flight conducted for a rice farmer to assist the natural poulantion of the rice. He had flown for approx 2.5 hours criss crosseing the rice field as instructed at approx 5 to 6 feet above the rice. During a turn…Jun 18, 2023 · N932SH · Substantial damageAccident 20230514005369ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Brady, TXPilot prepared the helicopter for a ground test/run-up on a small concrete pad to the northeast of the house, facing south. After the engine was started, the aircraft began to move and scrape along the concrete pad, travelling to the southwest, toward the…May 14, 2023 · N40506 · Substantial damage · 1 fatalIncident 20230417003199IRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Mertzon, TXOn April 17, 2023, at approximately 1730, a Robinson R22 helicopter bearing registration number [privacy data omitted], sustained damage to its main rotor blades when an individual on the ground threw a rock at the helicopter at a location on us highway 67,…Apr 17, 2023 · N7196W · Minor damageAccident 20230408015279ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Midway, UTInvestigation: 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…Apr 8, 2023 · N7530D · Substantial damageAccident 20221211018849ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Fox Island, NYFlight 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…Dec 11, 2022 · N14HT · Substantial damageAccident 20220929017889ARobinson R22 · Nashville, TNOn 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…Sep 29, 2022 · N622MP · DestroyedAccident 20220926021519ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Mesa, AZInstructor and student was performing practice autorotations at a field location approximately 5 miles north of the falcon field (ffz) airport. This location is commonly used for helicopter training. The student had completed a series of 180 degree…Sep 26, 2022 · N252SC · DestroyedAccident 20220717007239ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kissimmee, FLJune 17, 2022 Helicopter N224MG experienced a dynamic rollover at kism. Occupants were (CFI) and private pilot student who was operating the flight controls from the right seat at the time of accident. As stated by the instructor, todays lesson was to…Jul 17, 2022 · N224MG · Substantial damageAccident 20220617010579ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Yoakum, TX[privacy data omitted], A Robinson R-22 beta ii, while on a solo cross country flight from huber airpark civic club LLC airport (E70) to roger m dreyer memorial airport (T20), hallettsville municipal airport (34R), Yoakum Municipal Airport (T85) landing back…Jun 17, 2022 · N743DP · Substantial damageAccident 20220415001739ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Gila Bend, AZDuring approach to the airport, the helicopter engine failed. It appears that the student pilot failed to appropriately respond to the emergency. The rotor system slowed to a point where recovery was not probable. The helicopter impacted the ground in a tail…Apr 15, 2022 · N7516G · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 20220326003309ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Garnett, KSOn March 26, 2022 at approx. 1630 local, N7087X experienced a dynamic roll over to the right during a hover maneuver on the ramp at the Garnett, KS airport (K68). The pilot was attempting to position the aircraft further away from the fuel pumps after…Mar 26, 2022 · N7087X · Substantial damageAccident 20211203020319ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hachita, NMAccident occurred on 12/3/2021 at 10 am. Robinson Helicopter R-22 (N7116L). [privacy data omitted] Accident type: aircraft destroyed. Phase of operation: hovering at approximately 12 feet. Purpose: herding cattle The pilot choose to hover backwards, Ran the…Dec 3, 2021 · N7116L · DestroyedAccident 20211119019669ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Miamisburgh, OHOn 11/19/2021, the student pilot operating N221HG during solo operations had a loss of control after lifting the aircraft off the ramp area. The pilot attempted to counteract the torque by applying pedal control. The pilot's input was excessive and required…Nov 19, 2021 · N221HG · Substantial damageAccident 20211110019189ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Freer, TXAround 1:00 pm on 11/10/2021, pilot stated he started flying a R22 (N7198A) to capture deer on xm villa ranch (16893 east state highway 44, encinal, TX). After attempting to catch deer for approximately 30 minutes, pilot spotted a deer, turned downwind to…Nov 10, 2021 · N7198A · Substantial damageIncident 20211029022819IRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Beaumont, CAThe 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…Oct 29, 2021 · N4058C · No damageAccident 20210910014069ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Mentone, TXOn September 10, 2021, at approximately 0930, a Robinson R22 aircraft bearing registration number N292DD,[privacy data omitted], hit power lines and impacted the ground approximately 11.5 miles northeast of Mentone, Texas at 31.51.20N 103.29.38W. The aircraft…Sep 10, 2021 · N292DD · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20210827013099ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Arnaudville, LAPilot 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.Aug 27, 2021 · N827SH · Substantial damageAccident 20210814014309ARobinson Helicopter R22 BetaThe 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…Aug 14, 2021 · N226WM · Substantial damageIncident 20210614009549IRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Louisville, TNOn 6/17/21 I was given an 8020-9 (fax copy) report. The report stated that [privacy data omitted](PIC) while piloting a helicopter (N642L a R22) received a low fuel indication and made a precautionary landing at Louisville point park in Louisville, TN. The…Jun 14, 2021 · N642L · No damageIncident 20210403003799IRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Baltimore, MDBaltimore, MD (mtn): N74347, R22, experienced a tailrotor ground strike during hover maneuvers. Persons on board: 2, injuries: none. Temperature - 46F Dew point - 17 f Humidity - 24% Wind - nw Wind speed - 7 mph Wind gust - 14 mph Pressure - 30.50 Precip -…Apr 3, 2021 · N74347 · Minor damageAccident 20210126001979ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lake Worth, FLThe accident occurred during the practical test portion of a part 141 assistant chief instructor initial checkride in an R-22 helicopter. After completing most of the tasks planned, they returned to the airport and the ASI asked the applicant if he could fly…Jan 26, 2021 · N474AT · Substantial damageAccident 20201018018629ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Winder, GAThe 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…Oct 18, 2020 · N566BC · DestroyedAccident 20200708013069ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Bohemia, LAN7186K a Robinson R22 on July 8, 2020 was on a local flight from and to the venice, Louisiana area. While conducting an aerial survey in straight and level flight at approximately 30 feet AGL, the aircraft experienced a power failure resulting in an emergency…Jul 8, 2020 · N7186K · Substantial damageAccident 20200406002859ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Seymour, TXWhile operating in a rural area, scouting for cattle, the tail rotor contacted a tree limb, inducing a right yaw. The yaw was arrested by reducing power as he moved to a more open area and set down. The landing was hard enough to damage a landing skid. Land…Apr 6, 2020 · N7007X · Substantial damageAccident 20200218002439ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cotulla, TXPilot was about to fly a ranch survey. Aircraft engine was started and pilot was lifting off trailer for the intended flight, when aircraft entered a dynamic right roll off the trailer destroying the aircraft upon contact with the ground. It was discovered…Feb 18, 2020 · N10786 · DestroyedAccident 20200124001779ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Charlotte, TXPrior to FAA arrival accident scene was tampered with by aircraft owner which is also pilots dad, inlue of going to hospital. The pilot reports while returning to jourdanton, TX he spotted feral hogs in a pasture. He then states with sun in eyes and dust from…Jan 24, 2020 · N8364Y · DestroyedAccident 20191219023339ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Beeville, TXN695AP 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…Dec 19, 2019 · N695AP · Substantial damageAccident 20191023023692ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hebbronville, TXOn October 23, 2019. At 0830 CST. Two Robinson R22 helicopters collided in midair in Hebbronville Texas , while conducting wildlife management operations. N74512 landing gear skids were contacted by N7189D main rotor blades resulting in substantial damage to…Oct 23, 2019 · N74512 · Substantial damageAccident 20191023021692ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hebbronville, TXOn October 23, 2019, at 0830 CST. Two Robinson R22 helicopters collided in midair in Hebbronville Texas, while conducting wildlife management operations. N7189D had its main rotor blades contact N74512 landing skids. Aircraft loss of control occurred and…Oct 23, 2019 · N7189D · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20191017020139ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Moapa Valley, NVOn October 17, 2019, at approximately 1700 PDT, N4066S, a Robinson R-22 helicopter, impacted terrain after attempting to land and executing a go-around. There were two occupants aboard the aircraft, the PIC and a commercial student pilot. Neither one…Oct 17, 2019 · N4066S · Substantial damageAccident 20190708009449ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Water Valley, TXOn July 8, 2019 at approximately 1730 hours CDT, N334DC, a Robinson R22 beta helicopter crashed during a flight over a canyon. The helicopter rolled over on its left side during the impact with the ground. The aircraft was being operated on a personal flight,…Jul 8, 2019 · N334DC · Substantial damageAccident 20190629008509ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Garwood, TX06/29/2019 AOA 12:30L a call was received from the roc reporting the listed helicopter had struck a power line and crashed in the rice field it had been flying over. The aircraft had been conducting pollenating procedures when the aircraft struck a power line…Jun 29, 2019 · N7143Y · Destroyed
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