# NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA: Loss of control - in flight 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 3 · 104 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DFW08LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA017.md): Robinson R-22 · New Iberia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2007 · N92HS · Substantial damage > The private pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover. Also causal was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN07LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA167.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N74557 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting in his settling with power and subsequent impact with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the trees. - [NTSB SEA07CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA269.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N2341J · Substantial damage > Proper descent rate not obtained/maintained during a pinnacle approach. - [NTSB LAX07CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA273.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N132SH · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions and to maintain directional control. - [NTSB DEN07CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA131.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N7508Y · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm resulting in a loss of aircraft control during a simulated 180 degree auto-rotation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate flight status supervision by the flight instructor and the student pilot's… - [NTSB DEN07CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA115.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N74536 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an encounter with the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and the power lines. - [NTSB NYC07CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA132.md): Robinson R-22B · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N7185K · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were variable wind conditions, and soft/uneven terrain. - [NTSB NYC07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA128.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N302CH · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadvertent entry into a vortex ring state (settling with power). Factors to the accident was the tailwind. - [NTSB SEA07CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA080.md): Robinson R22 Beta 2 · Taylorsville, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2007 · N74347 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during the flare/touchdown while practicing an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. A factor which contributed to the accident was the downdraft wind condition. - [NTSB DEN07CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA072.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2007 · N7681H · Substantial damage > The instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the windshear. - [NTSB LAX06LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA257.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2006 · N7059S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to reverse direction. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, that exceeded the helicopter's performance capability, and the rising mountainous… - [NTSB LAX06CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA250.md): Robinson R-22B · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2006 · N475SH · Substantial damage > the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and incorrect remedial action. A factor was the student pilot's loss of control in a hovering turn. - [NTSB NYC06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA125.md): Robinson R-22 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N720RJ · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with settling-with-power, which resulted in a hard landing, and subsequent roll-over. A factor in the accident was the tailwind. - [NTSB SEA06CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA072.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Tooele, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2006 · N921U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition. - [NTSB ANC06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA028.md): Robinson R-22B · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2006 · N203DH · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action while conducting hover practice with a student pilot, which resulted in the helicopter contacting the ground and rolling over. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent dynamic roll over. - [NTSB LAX06CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA060.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Irwindale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2005 · N177LH · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain adequate main rotor rpm. - [NTSB NYC06LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA019.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Doylestown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N8176B · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover. - [NTSB IAD05LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA108.md): Robinson R22 · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2005 · N8041J · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during a introductory flight and his inadequate remedial actions. - [NTSB LAX05CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA232.md): Robinson R-22 Beta II · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2005 · N7514P · Substantial damage > the improper use of the throttle and antitorque pedal by the pilot undergoing instruction, and the inadequate supervision of the flight by the certified flight instructor. - [NTSB DEN05CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA085.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Wallsburg, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2005 · N993RW · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factor's include the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, the student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm,… - [NTSB DEN05LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA082.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Provo, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2005 · N553SH · Substantial damage > the dual student’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and the inadequate supervision by the instructor. - [NTSB DEN05LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA081.md): Robinson R22 Beta · St. George, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N983KC · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper autorotation. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. - [NTSB DFW05CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA070.md): Robinson R22 · Owasso, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2005 · N322DA · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to verify that the student had the flight controls and his delayed remedial action. - [NTSB LAX05CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA078.md): Robinson R22 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2005 · N7535Z · Substantial damage > the certified flight instructor's inadequate use of the antitorque control pedals while adding throttle, which led to a loss of directional control. - [NTSB DEN05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA042.md): Robinson R22 · Park City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N993RW · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the instructor's inadequate supervision by her failure to assure adequate rotor rpm was maintained. - [NTSB DFW05LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA022.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2004 · N995JW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB DEN04CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA131.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2004 · N7530D · Substantial damage > the instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor speed during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the student's delay in relinquishing the controls and the instructor's improper supervision. - [NTSB NYC04LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA162.md): Robinson R-22 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N152SP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to complete an autorotation due to the restrictive movement of the collective control. - [NTSB CHI04FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA177.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Rochester, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N8118L · Destroyed > The loss of control due to the student pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB CHI04CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA110.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Shakopee, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N819TT · Substantial damage > The dual student's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hovering flight and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in order to prevent a loss of control. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's lack of dual instruction… - [NTSB LAX04CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA193.md): Robinson R22B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2004 · N8492A · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering. - [NTSB LAX04CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA048.md): Robinson R22 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2003 · N7193J · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering. A factor to the accident was the student pilot's lack of experience. - [NTSB FTW03LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA203.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Ozona, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N731BA · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to hover out of ground effect, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain. - [NTSB SEA03FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA148.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Tulalip, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N7190K · Destroyed > A loss of control for unknown reasons. - [NTSB NYC03LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA147.md): Robinson R-22 · West Liberty, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N7001Z · Substantial damage > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control while hovering, and the CFI's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB LAX03CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA220.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N7508E · Substantial damage > The student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and his failure to relinquish the controls. - [NTSB LAX03CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA215.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N332MD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, and, his improper use of the collective, throttle, and anti-torque controls during the attempted recovery. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to completely relinquish the controls, and the… - [NTSB MIA03CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA129.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2003 · N7185K · Substantial damage > The inadequate supervision by flight instructor for his failure to prevent incorrect anti-torque pedal input by the student resulting in the helicopter yawing at touchdown. A factor in the accident was the incorrect anti-torque pedal input by the student… - [NTSB IAD03FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA056.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Montpelier, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2003 · N23428 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB MIA03LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA057.md): Robinson R-22 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2003 · N74842 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff which resulted in in uncontrolled descent and the helicopter impacting the ground. - [NTSB CHI03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA053.md): Robinson R22B · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2003 · N530DB · Substantial damage > The directional control not maintained by the unrated helicopter pilot, and the remedial action not performed by the pilot-in-command. The pilot-in-command's lack of certification as a certified flight instructor and the dark night conditions were… - [NTSB FTW03LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA045.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Carrizo Springs, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N7734H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the deer pulling the aircraft unevenly. - [NTSB NYC02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA075.md): Robinson R-22 · Mount Vernon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2002 · N961CL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB LAX02FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA088.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Glendora, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2002 · N8045K · Substantial damage > The student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Contributing factors were the high helicopter gross weight and density altitude, and the descending mountainous terrain. - [NTSB MIA01LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA064.md): Robinson R22 · Long Beach, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2001 · N128PH · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls while the CFI was demonstrating a takeoff to a hover. This resulted in an in-flight loss of directional control, in-flight collision with terrain, and subsequent roll over. - [NTSB FTW01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA042.md): Robinson R-22B2 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2000 · N7158M · Substantial damage > The student pilot's abrupt control input, which resulted in a tail rotor blade strike. Factors were the CFI's delay in taking remedial action and the student pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB NYC00LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA191.md): Robinson R-22B · Harpswell, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2000 · N2365S · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight decision to maneuver at a low airspeed with a left-quartering tailwind which resulted in a loss of tailrotor effectiveness. - [NTSB IAD00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA054.md): Robinson R-22B · East North Port, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N94RP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM and failure to follow published recovery procedures after the low rotor RPM warning horn and caution light activated. - [NTSB LAX00FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA134.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Rialto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N8328Q · Destroyed > The pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA129.md): Robinson R22B · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2000 · N7078B · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an inadequate takeoff area which precluded his ability to remain in ground effect until entering translational lift and resulted in his failure to maintain main rotor rpm. 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