# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [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 CHI99LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA178.md): Robinson R-22 · Salem, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1999 · N9071T · Substantial damage
  > the engine quit due to water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB NYC99LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA090.md): Robinson R-22 · Port Jefferson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N151RM · Substantial damage
  > the lack of supervision by the flight instructor which resulted in a low rotor condition and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA083.md): Robinson R22-B2 · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1999 · N971SL · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with the cyclic control which consequently restricted the control's movement.
- [NTSB SEA99LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA033.md): Robinson R-22 · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1999 · N8362Q · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper touchdown while drifting during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor (CFI) inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC98LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA173.md): Robinson R22 · Duncannon, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1998 · N9067G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard of the fuel condition during the preflight which resulted in a takeoff with contaminated fuel and a loss of power. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB FTW98LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA330.md): Robinson R22 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N789HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate flare, and his improper touchdown technique. Factors were the pilot's improper evaluation of the weather conditions, and the high density altitude and crosswind weather condition.
- [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 LAX97LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA178.md): Robinson R-22 · Santa Margarita, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1997 · N83795 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a low pass maneuvering flight resulting in loss of control. High density altitude was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB IAD97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA037.md): Robinson R22 HP · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N8414H · Substantial damage
  > The students pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA053.md): Robinson R22HP · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N90452 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper control of the helicopter, while in a hover.
- [NTSB LAX95LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA312.md): Robinson R-22 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1995 · N8373J · Substantial damage
  > the student's improper use of the cyclic control; the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight; and the flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate obstacle clearance distance in selection of a practice slope landing area.
- [NTSB LAX95LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA191.md): Robinson R-22 · Redding, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1995 · N8363Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the flight controls. The downward-sloping terrain and the intermittent gusty wind conditions were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA174.md): Robinson R-22 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1995 · N9067B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare. A factor in the accident was the illusion of a lower than actual altitude created by the high vegetation which led the pilot to flare early.
- [NTSB MIA94LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA157.md): Robinson R-22 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1994 · N16MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of flight controls (cyclic/collective) resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA020.md): Robinson R-22 · Rockland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1993 · N8380J · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM, 2) the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing, resulting in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB LAX94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA033.md): Robinson R22A · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1993 · N8452Z · Substantial damage
  > the separation of the tail rotor due to a collision with a mylar balloon and the subsequent hard landing during an autorotation. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which limited the pilot's ability to see and avoid the balloon.
- [NTSB CHI93LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA340.md): Robinson R22 · Bethalto, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N9071S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's not maintaining rotor RPM.
- [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 CHI93LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA187.md): Robinson R22 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N44227 · Substantial damage
  > The fixed-wing student pilot's poor judgement in attempting to fly a rotary wing aircraft, and the subsequent loss of control in-flight. The pilot's inadequate training in rotary wing aircraft was a factor.
- [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 LAX91LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA146.md): Robinson R22HP · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1991 · N9068T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the helicopter and apply proper remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the improper selection of the touchdown point and the disregarding of company procedures.
- [NTSB LAX91LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA079.md): Robinson R-22 HP · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1991 · N21439 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the drive belts due to excessive wear of the clutch assembly upper sheave and the pilot's inaccurate flare during the termination of the autorotation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate design of the clutch assembly upper sheave.
- [NTSB NYC91LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA049.md): Robinson R22 · West Kingston, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1990 · N9073S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing was the malfunction of the pedal assembly.
- [NTSB LAX90LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA317.md): Robinson R22A · Beatty, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1990 · N85594 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate cruise altitude and his failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM. Contributing factors related to the high density altitude, rising terrain, and the pilot's delayed and improper use of the collective.
- [NTSB NYC90LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA197.md): Robinson R-22HP · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N9069Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of flt controls.
- [NTSB SEA90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA157.md): Robinson R22 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N9072N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not adequately level off the helicopter and collided with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA177.md): Robinson R22HP · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1990 · N9030Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the flight controls by the student pilot.
- [NTSB LAX90LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA227.md): Robinson R22A · Pinon Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N84378 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during an attempted takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX90LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA203.md): Robinson R22 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N90787 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, failue to maintain correct rotor RPM, and improper use of the flight controls.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK04.md): Robinson R-22 · St. Mary'S, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 14, 1990 · N90778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid wires in his operating area.
- [NTSB NYC90LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA103.md): Robinson R22 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N9071Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls, and inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor (CFI). Contributing to the accident was the lack of total time and experience of both the student and instructor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA157.md): Robinson R22 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1990 · N8560M · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's encounter with a strong downdraft while cruising at an inadequate altitude. A contributing factor was the high altitude which limited available engine power for recovery.
- [NTSB LAX89LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA331.md): Robinson R22 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1989 · N9078U · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI). Factors related to the accident were: the cfi's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, and the fence.
- [NTSB LAX89LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA115.md): Robinson R22 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1989 · N9076K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of airport personnel to assure the taiway was free of objects after the taxiway was painted.
- [NTSB NYC89LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA068.md): Robinson R-22HP · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N9021M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper operation of the rotorcraft flight controls and a resulting low rotor RPM condition.
- [NTSB NYC89LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA041.md): Robinson R22 · Sharon, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1988 · N9035U · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss while landing due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX88LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA324.md): Robinson R22-HP · Yosemite, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1988 · N9077N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was flying in high terrain at 10,000 ft MSL when he noticed his airspeed had dropped to 0. He stated that he had encountered a strong tailwind and he lost control of the helicopter. The helicopter collided with the terrain in an uncontrolled…
- [NTSB NYC88LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA237.md): Robinson R-22 · W.Kingston, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1988 · N47CS · Substantial damage
  > The plt said it was a clear, calm night. When he got to his helicopter he found the windshield covered with a heavy dew. He cleaned the windshield but during takeoff the dew reformed on the windshield and he lost all visual references outside the helicopter.…
- [NTSB NYC88LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA210.md): Robinson R22 · Ashburnham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1988 · N90789 · Substantial damage
  > A student pilot and flight instructor were making a practice pinnacle approach. The student pilot tried to terminate the descent, but was unable and a landing on rough terrain took place. The helicopter rolled over and received substantial damage but the two…
- [NTSB NYC88LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA169.md): Robinson R22HP · Copake Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1988 · N622SC · Substantial damage
  > During a practice autorotation to an open field, the aircraft struck a wire that had not been observed. An attempt to fly over the wire was unsuccessful and the tail rotor and aft 1/3 of the tail cone was severed from the helicopter. A hovering autorotation…
- [NTSB ANC88LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA150.md): Robinson R22HP · Mekoryuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1988 · N9076D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command was herding reindeer for a native corporation and he and his passenger had to relieve themselves so they landed on the tundra and left the helicopter's engine and rotors operating. As they were exiting the helicopter, it shifted on the…
- [NTSB LAX88LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA193.md): Robinson R22 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1988 · N32Y · Substantial damage
  > During a local introductory instructional flight, the student lost control of the helicopter. The flight instructor was unable to take control before the tail rotor contacted the ground. The helicopter collided with the terrain and rolled over.
- [NTSB MIA88LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA120.md): Robinson R-22 · Hialeah, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1988 · N90669 · Substantial damage
  > While attempting to land in a field the pilot misjudged the height of the grass. The front part of the skids became entangled in the 2 foot height grass and the aircraft nosed over. Instruction was not taking place, however, the second pilot had 75 hours in…
- [NTSB LAX88LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA089.md): Robinson R22 · Sun City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1988 · N90165 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX88LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA037.md): Robinson R-22 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1987 · N123PL · Substantial damage
  > A Robinson R22 landed hard while on a VFR business flight. The pilot reported that he landed hard during a downwind approach to a landing site. He examined the helicopter and noticed the aft landing gear cross tube was bent. He felt the helicopter was…
- [NTSB NYC87LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA217.md): Robinson R22 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1987 · N9078Z · Destroyed
  > Before flying solo, the student plt & his instructor (CFI) practiced autorotations for about 1/2 hr. The CFI deplaned & the student took off on a solo flt. He flew to a reservoir area for more practice. After descending from about 1000' to 500', the eng lost…
- [NTSB CHI87LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA178.md): Robinson 22 · Minnetonka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1987 · N8383F · Substantial damage
  > While attempting to land on a flat spot on top of a hill the tail rotor hit the ground and the tail boom broke off. One witness reports that when the helicopter touched down it bounced up about 10 feet. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.

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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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