# 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR23LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA191.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2023 · N227WM · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s improper landing flare during a straight-in autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA043.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2022 · N948WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s rapid reduction in throttle during hover autorotation training which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR22LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA146.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2022 · N19VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN22LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA167.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Hawley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2022 · N999FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s poor decision to exit the helicopter with the engine and main rotor still operating.
- [NTSB ERA22LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA140.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Fallston, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2022 · N786SH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's unstabilized hover, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student and his delayed remedial action.
- [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 CEN20CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA230.md): Robinson R22 · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2020 · N797SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the rice vegetation, which resulted in the helicopter's impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA140.md): Robinson R22 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2020 · N6703S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to set the proper rotor rpm during a practice autorotation, which led to his failure to maintain a proper descent rate and resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA20CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA060.md): Robinson R22 · Smoketown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2019 · N8560A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper cyclic input while hovering and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ERA19TA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA153.md): Robinson R22 · Bradenton Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Apr 13, 2019 · N689M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute a low altitude turn that resulted in a strong tailwind and to reduce the airspeed to 0 knots and the flight instructor's diverted attention and inadequate monitoring, which resulted in the helicopter settling with…
- [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 WPR18LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA041.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2017 · N47WH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to execute a power recovery from a non-stabilized autorotative descent, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA434.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2017 · N28VH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s unstabilized autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA210.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N601HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control during landing to a dolly.
- [NTSB ERA17LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA046.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2016 · N306RL · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to continue the practice autorotation in known gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over.
- [NTSB WPR16LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA156.md): Robinson R22 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2016 · N22UH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to address a low rotor rpm condition, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA151.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2016 · N9076U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's incorrect action performance by not applying sufficient pressure to the right anti-torque pedal, resulting in an uncontrollable left yaw, and ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA16LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA055.md): Robinson R22 · Venice, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2015 · N8560M · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA233.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2015 · N5VH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to turn the helicopter downwind during a hover taxi which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA313.md): Robinson R22 - Beta · Moscow Mills, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2014 · N784SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to correct the student pilot’s use of an excessive descent rate during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA315.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Alta, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2013 · N712U · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's decision to follow a route over mountainous terrain in conditions that exceeded the helicopter’s ability to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB ERA13LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA045.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Alexander City, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2012 · N231TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to initiate an autorotation and her subsequent improper conduct of the autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing, after the helicopter started vibrating for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident…
- [NTSB WPR12CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA307.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N47WH · Substantial damage
  > The student’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA235.md): Robinson R22 · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N791SH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA466.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Pettus, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N792SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to exit the helicopter with the engine running.
- [NTSB ERA10CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA083.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Indian Key, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2009 · N324GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the collective control prior to departing the helicopter, which resulted in an unmanned departure and subsequent crash of the helicopter.
- [NTSB WPR09CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA448.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Irvine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N796SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his delayed recovery action during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA160.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N90764 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA149.md): North American T-6G · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N51KT · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Both pilot's failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA126.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2008 · N331MD · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action that resulted in ground contact and a rollover.
- [NTSB CHI07CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA281.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · St. Clair Rgnl., MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2007 · N143SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot overcorrected following a loss of control while practicing a hovering turn.
- [NTSB SEA07CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA171.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Park City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N712U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during hover taxi. A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB LAX07CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA041.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Tulare, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2007 · N199K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the collective and cyclic control, which induced a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DFW06CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA213.md): Robinson R22 · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N468SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter following an encounter with dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB DEN05LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA130.md): Robinson R22 · Falcon, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2005 · N777UH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while conducting a hovering maneuver.
- [NTSB DFW05CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA195.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N18VH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DFW05CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA109.md): Robinson R22 · Bandera, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N422SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while hovering after encountering settling with power.
- [NTSB LAX05LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA146.md): Robinson Helicopter R22A · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2005 · N8406J · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's #3 exhaust valve due to an excessive valve guide clearance. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately check the valve guide clearance during the last…
- [NTSB DEN05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA036.md): Robinson R22 · Provo, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2004 · N333UH · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inability to detect a descent because of the obscuration between the water and the horizon due to the gray sky
- [NTSB DEN04LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA142.md): Robinson R22 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2004 · N777UH · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's premature flare, resulting in a hard landing, and his failure to align the helicopter with the direction of travel, resulting in a rollover.Contributing factors were the low rotor RPM and inadequate airspeed. The reason for the loss of engine…
- [NTSB DEN04CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA061.md): Robinson R22 · Nephi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2004 · N555UH · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA030.md): Robinson R22 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2003 · N341MK · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the wind gust.
- [NTSB FTW03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA124.md): Robinson R22 · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2003 · N9071K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel en route. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA025.md): Robinson R22 · St. Jacob, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N559DD · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the clutch assembly fan shaft and the resulting complete loss of power to the rotor drive system. A contributing factor was the loss of tail rotor authority due to the secondary failure of the control tube assembly.
- [NTSB CHI02CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA296.md): Robinson R-22 · Maryland Height, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N8372B · Substantial damage
  > Dynamic rollover due to the flight instructor's improper control inputs and the flight instructor's unsuccessful remedial actions. A contributing factor is the passenger's inadvertent movement of the cyclic control.
- [NTSB ATL02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA119.md): Robinson R-22 · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N8380H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper control of cyclic, resulting in impact with terrain and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB NYC02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA086.md): Robinson R-22 · Islip, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2002 · N8414H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructors failure to maintain aircraft control during a wind gust. A factor in the accident was a sudden gust of wind.
- [NTSB IAD01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA101.md): Robinson R-22 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N9077Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control after turning his head into the slipstream outside of the helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC01LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA087.md): Robinson R-22 · Islip, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2001 · N9077F · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a roll-over. Factors in this accident were the crosswind condition and soft landing area.
- [NTSB SEA01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA054.md): Robinson R22 · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · N8362Q · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' exceedance of the proper descent rate during the autorotative descent. Factors included the helicopter's low altitude at maneuver initiation, the failure of both pilots to maintain the proper airspeed during the descent, and both pilots' delay in…

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## 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."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
```

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