# NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22, CA 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX85LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA317.md): Robinson R-22A · Piru, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N85594 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor instructed the 25-hour student plt to perform an autorotation with a pwr recovery at 20 ft AGL. The instructor became aware too late that the student was 'dead locked' on the controls and he was unable to recover prior to touchdown. A… - [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 LAX83LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA271.md): Robinson R22 · Valencia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1983 · N83721 · Substantial damage > The rated airplane plt was on a solo instructional flt in a Robinson R22 helicopter. During his 3rd landing, the helicopter began to rotate at aprx 3 ft AGL. After completing about 1 1/2 revolutions, the student allowed the acft to impact on the landing area… - [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 LAX82DA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA223.md): Robinson R22 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1982 · N90165 · Substantial damage > During a landing, the pilot reported that he came to a 3 ft hover then initiated a descent by lowering the collective. He stated that when the helicopter was about 6 inches above the ground, he lowered the collective to complete the landing, and at that… - [NTSB LAX82DA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA138.md): Robinson R-22 · Perris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 17, 1982 · N9043E · Destroyed > After refueling with 12.9 gallons of fuel, the pilot took off with one passenger on board. The pilot stated that after lifting off with 104% prm, he began a normal shallow takeoff with 25 inches of manifold pressure. He reported reaching about 75 ft AGL and… - [NTSB LAX82FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA012.md): Robinson R22 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 11, 1981 · N9073Q · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX82FUA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUA16.md): Robinson R22 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1981 · N9068T · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DUM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUM17.md): Robinson R22 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1981 · N90450 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FUA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUA06.md): Robinson R-22 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 8, 1981 · N32AD · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FUQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUQ14.md): Robinson R22 · San Fernando, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1981 · N9018P · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA038.md): Robinson R22 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 21, 1981 · N9031Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA093.md): Robinson R22 · Rnch Palos Vrd, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 3, 1980 · N9011M · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX77FUA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUA11.md): Robinson R-22 · Palos Verdes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1977 · N67010 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX76FUA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUA17.md): Robinson R22 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 22, 1975 · N67010 · Substantial damage ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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?model=7640102&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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