# Fatal NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22 NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR22FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA001.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 1, 2021 · N412TL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilots onboard the airplane to see and avoid the helicopter while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB CEN18FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA244.md): Robinson R22 · Sterling City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N787SH · Destroyed > A loss of control during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB NYC99FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA157.md): Robinson R-22 · Hurricane, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1999 · N9070F · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm and the transmission wires. - [NTSB LAX98FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA149.md): Robinson R22 · Irwindale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1998 · N8365D · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to observe in a timely manner and maintain clearance from electrical power transmission wires and her improper maneuver to avoid the obstruction. - [NTSB NYC93FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA138.md): Robinson R22 · Warsaw, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N9021Z · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain adequate clearance with ground obstacles, which resulted in an inflight collision with a power line. - [NTSB LAX92LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA301.md): Robinson R-22 · Fresno, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1992 · N83556 · Destroyed > The cfi's poor in-flight decision to proceed over the trees instead of the previously performed right circling turns and both pilots inadequate visual look-out. Contributing to this accident were the trees that partially obstructed the view of the power line… - [NTSB LAX92FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA267.md): Robinson R22 · Richmond, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N83858 · Destroyed > A divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason(s) which resulted in rotor contact to the tailboom. - [NTSB LAX92FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA137.md): Robinson R22 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1992 · N8413Q · Destroyed > Destructive mast bumping for an undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB BFO87FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA022.md): Robinson R22 · Myersville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1987 · N9073Y · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated commercial pilot departed hgr in a Robinson helicopter that was not equipped to fly in instrument conditions. The pilot had not logged any instrument time and elected to depart in IFR conditions under a special VFR clearance. ATC… - [NTSB MIA86FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA181.md): Robinson R22 HP · Lk Buena Vista, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1986 · N8400C · Destroyed > Motorists obsd the helicopter flying low ovr & along an interstate hiway. In the vicinity of a hiway rest area, the helicopter maneuvered to the side of the hiway, then flew back ovr the median. Two witnesses said it came to a hover, then started to continue… - [NTSB ATL86FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA097.md): Robinson R-22 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1986 · N9069S · Destroyed > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW85FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA207.md): Robinson R-22 HP · San Angelo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N83745 · Destroyed > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL85FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA070.md): Robinson R22 · Moundsville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1984 · N9030B · Destroyed > The helicopter crashed aprx 1/2 mi from the marshall county arpt while on a personal flt. Investigaton revealed that the plt, a doctor who specialized in emergency room procedures, commuted between hospitals located in three different cities. The plt had been… - [NTSB LAX84FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA193.md): Robinson R22 · Thousand Oaks, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1984 · N8404S · Destroyed > The helicopter collided with 2 cables supported by 150 ft tall twin towers. It then went out of control & crashed into a 15 ft deep drainage ditch & burned. The plt had been cited on 2/20/84 for 'careless & reckless operation of an acft.' Another person who… - [NTSB DEN83FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA049.md): Robinson R22 · Sisseton, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1983 · N9079B · Destroyed > The helicopter crashed in an open field shortly after takeoff in adverse weather. The pilot was not instrument rated andhad received weather briefings by telephone from a flight service station. The forecast was not favorable, but the pilotstated 'well I… - [NTSB CHI83FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA023.md): Robinson R-22 · Indian Hill, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1982 · N9015R · Destroyed > The helicopter was observed circling an athletic field. During the third pass over the field it was observed to come to a near hover immediately followed by a tailrotor separation. The manufacturer issued a safety notice 12/4/81 & again on 10/4/82 stressing… - [NTSB LAX83FUA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUA01.md): Robinson R22 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 6, 1982 · N8358B · Destroyed > The commercial plt was rated in fixed wing acft, but in the helicopter, had student privileges only. He had obtained aprx 37 hrs of dual instruction & 3 hrs of solo time in the Robinson R22 helicopter; however, 1.3 hrs of his solo time was limited to hover… - [NTSB FTW82FA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA402.md): Robinson R-22 · Paige, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1982 · N9063Z · Destroyed > Following completion of the helicopter's annual inspection, the aircraft mechanic/pilot departed clover field in houston for the R22'S home base in austin, TX. One witness observed the helicopter in cruise flight, then saw a large piece separate from the… - [NTSB FTW82FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA071.md): Robinson R22 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1982 · N9061Z · Destroyed > The helicopter was observed rotating in a counter clockwise motion. A small explosion was seen at the tail section with pieces flying off. The outboard sections of the t/r blades were found about 800 ft from the main wreckage. Examination of the fractures… - [NTSB MIA82FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA042.md): Robinson R-22 · Ormand Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1982 · N90286 · Destroyed > After being told by the operator to remain on the ground until the weather improved the instructor pilot departed ormond Beach airport. The pilot radioed daytona Beach approach control and requested a special VFR clearance and vectors to daytona Beach… - [NTSB LAX82FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA012.md): Robinson R22 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 11, 1981 · N9073Q · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW81FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA136.md): Robinson R22 · Fresno, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 28, 1981 · N9046G · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW81FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA117.md): Robinson R22 · Columbus, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 5, 1981 · N9044Z · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA093.md): Robinson R22 · Rnch Palos Vrd, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 3, 1980 · N9011M · Destroyed ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7640102')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=7640102 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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