# NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA: Hard landing 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. Page 1 of 2 · 65 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DEN08CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA046.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N844SH · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB SEA08CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA032.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Ramona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2007 · N463SH · Substantial damage > An excessive descent rate during a simulated 180-degree power-off autorotation, and the flight instructor's failure to initiate corrective action in time to keep the helicopter from impacting the terrain. - [NTSB SEA08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA019.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Parma, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2007 · N3189Z · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls while performing a hovering autorotation and the flight instructor's excessive remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB LAX08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA016.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N7188S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper execution of low rotor rpm procedures. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, failure to guard the throttle, and failure to take immediate remedial action. - [NTSB SEA07CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA233.md): Robinson R-22 Beta II · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2007 · N453SH · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during landing approach, and the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition. - [NTSB LAX07CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA247.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N10QD · Substantial damage > The private pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and main rotor rpm, which resulted in a high rate of descent and subsequent hard landing. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB SEA07CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA205.md): Robinson R22 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2007 · N707WH · Substantial damage > An excessive descent rate during a simulated power-off autorotation, and the pilot's failure to initiate corrective action in time to keep the helicopter from impacting the terrain. - [NTSB LAX07CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA090.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2007 · N453SH · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain an adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor’s failure to maintain control of the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA050.md): Robinson R22B · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2006 · N7198N · Substantial damage > The student's misjudged landing flare, the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and the instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm. - [NTSB NYC06CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA213.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2006 · N2649D · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a hovering autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and inadvertent dynamic rollover. - [NTSB LAX06CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA001.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2005 · N926SH · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and rotor rpm during a practice autorotation, and the instructor's failure to adequately monitor the maneuver, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over. - [NTSB CHI05CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA253.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Rockton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2005 · N61LA · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive descent rate on approach for landing and the settling with power condition subsequently encountered. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to reduce the descent rate prior to entering the settling with power condition and his… - [NTSB SEA05CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA182.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Boise, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2005 · N845SH · Substantial damage > Inadequate communications between the certified flight instructor and student pilot, and the student pilot's delay in relinquishing controls resulting in a hard landing during a practice autorotation. - [NTSB MIA05LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA148.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2005 · N8320A · Substantial damage > The CFI's delayed remedial action to recover from a practice autorotation with planned power recovery resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB DEN05LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA061.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2005 · N780SH · Substantial damage > the student's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Contributing factors were high airspeed, high rate of descent, the instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB MIA05CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA051.md): Robinson R22 · Gulf Port, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · N26498 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain rotor rpm which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB MIA05CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA039.md): Robinson R-22 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2004 · N7188N · Substantial damage > The improper landing flare by an unknown pilot at an unknown time resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the helicopters tailcone. - [NTSB MIA05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA002.md): Robinson R-22 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N220CK · Substantial damage > The flight crew's excessive descent rate during landing, resulting in a hard landing, and the tail boom being severed. - [NTSB LAX04CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA321.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N22XM · Substantial damage > the CFI's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and main rotor rpm, and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the CFI's diverted attention. - [NTSB DEN04CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA143.md): Robinson R22 Beta 2 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2004 · N7533E · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a practice autorotation, and the flight instructor's improper flare. A contributing factor was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. - [NTSB LAX04LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA314.md): Robinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2004 · N994RW · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor's misjudged flare and delayed recovery from the practice autorotation. - [NTSB LAX04CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA198.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Squaw Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2004 · N7521P · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate compensation for tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident was the high density… - [NTSB FTW04CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA039.md): Robinson R22 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N747LF · Substantial damage > The CFI's delay in taking remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. An excessive descent rate was a contributing factor. - [NTSB MIA03LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA166.md): Robinson Robinson R22 Beta · Odessa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N129YE · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain the proper airspeed during the practice 180-degree autorotational landing and his failure to maintain main rotor rpm resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the delay by the designated pilot… - [NTSB LAX03CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA227.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Waimea, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N8318A · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor (CFI) delayed remedial action in response to the excessive descent rate initiated by the student during the practice autorotation. Also causal, was the CFI's inadequate supervision of the student during the flight. A possible… - [NTSB IAD03CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA061.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N185MH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to determine the wind direction, which resulted in a hard, tailwind landing. - [NTSB FTW03LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA172.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N7198H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing high winds. - [NTSB LAX03LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA191.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2003 · N7508D · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper use of the throttle control, the certified flight instructor (CFI) inadequate supervision, and the student's control interference, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm. - [NTSB NYC02LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA191.md): Robinson R-22B · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N2549R · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the manufacturer's inadequate written guidance regarding simulated engine failures during takeoff. - [NTSB LAX02LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA239.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2002 · N232DR · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, the CFI's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight, resulting in a hard landing. Wind gusts and the high density altitude were factors in the accident. - [NTSB LAX02LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA183.md): Robinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N7196W · Substantial damage > The dual student's improper autorotation and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB LAX02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA119.md): Robinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2002 · N7040C · Substantial damage > The failure of the flight instructor to properly judge the landing flare and add adequate cyclic, resulting in a hard landing which collapsed the left skid. The wind gusts were a factor. - [NTSB SEA02FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA035.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Silver City, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2002 · N7507G · Substantial damage > Both the pilot/owner and the FAA inspector pilots' failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during a practice auto rotation landing which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's application of excessive anti-torque pedal during… - [NTSB ATL02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA011.md): Robinson R-22 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2001 · N4009W · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-commands (CFI) failure to follow procedures and directives (positive relinquish of flight controls from a dual student and improper flare (too high) during an autorotation) which resulted in a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident… - [NTSB NYC01LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA204.md): Robinson R22 · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N4066G · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation. Factors included the flight instructor's overconfidence in the pilot receiving instruction, and that pilot's improper recovery from a practice autorotation. - [NTSB LAX01LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA232.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Hayward, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N4052K · Substantial damage > the student's excessive rate of descent during a practice autorotation, and, the inadequate use of the rotorcraft flight controls by both pilots during the attempted recovery, which resulted in a hard landing. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision… - [NTSB LAX01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA125.md): Robinson R22B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2001 · N8492A · Substantial damage > Failure of the CFI to adequately monitor the flight, which resulted in a low airspeed autorotation and hard landing. - [NTSB MIA01LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA049.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Ciales, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2000 · N195HC · Substantial damage > the flight crew's failure to follow procedures for a straight-in autorotation with power recovery that resulted in their improper use of collective resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the helicopter. - [NTSB LAX01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA058.md): Robinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N7189K · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the second pilot and delay taking control of the aircraft and implementing remedial action. A factor in the accident was the second pilot's interference with the pilot-in-command's operation of the collective… - [NTSB LAX00LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA262.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Lake Piru, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N169CW · Substantial damage > The improper use of the cyclic control by the pilot under instruction, and the flight instructor's lack of remedial action. - [NTSB CHI00LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA133.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Galesburg, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2000 · N7185C · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB NYC00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA105.md): Robinson R-22B · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N2260W · Substantial damage > The CFI's failure to perform remedial action in a timely manner which resulted in a hard landing during the practice autorotation. A factor in this accident was the CFI's lack of total experience as a flight instructor. - [NTSB FTW00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA077.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Sarita, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2000 · N2330F · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA014.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1999 · N2301C · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to recover from a low rotor rpm situation. A factor was the student's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm. - [NTSB LAX99LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA300.md): Robinson R-22-BETA · Piute, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N4076Z · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm while practicing autorotations, resulting in a hard landing and roll over. - [NTSB DEN99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA058.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1999 · N8354Z · Substantial damage > The flight instructor allowed the rotor rpm to decay during an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB LAX98LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA274.md): Robinson R22B · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N2335Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm while practicing autorotations and subsequent hard landing and roll over. - [NTSB LAX98LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA160.md): Robinson R22B · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N2332G · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB LAX98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA042.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1997 · N45SG · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's failure to thoroughly brief his student on the performance standards of the proposed autorotation and the method to be used for a positive transfer of controls. The student's failure to verify the performance standards of the… - [NTSB LAX96FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA185.md): Robinson R22 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N9070N · Destroyed > the pilot misjudged the helicopter's distance and altitude and failed to attain the proper descent rate. 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