# NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA

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 CEN09CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA067.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2008 · N221DS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare during the practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB WPR09CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA023.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2008 · N8356R · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a simulated approach to landing under variable wind, and high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA022.md): Robinson R22 · Dryden, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N943MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA208.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2008 · N926EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in a high density altitude high gross weight condition that exceeded the takeoff performance capability of the helicopter. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm was also causal. Contributing factors were…
- [NTSB SEA08FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA185.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Olalla, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N301MA · Destroyed
  > The complete loss of engine power due to the accumulation of ice in the carburetor as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI08CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA238.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Buffalo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N57UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the spray run entry.
- [NTSB DFW08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA198.md): Robinson R22 · Rosharon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2008 · N2330Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX08CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA185.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Philomath, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N4000Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a pinnacle approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft weather condition.
- [NTSB LAX08CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA159.md): Robinson R22 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N268SH · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper use of the anti torque pedals during a practice hover autorotation, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over. Additional causes of the accident were the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver and…
- [NTSB DEN08LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA066.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N3055N · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent settling with power, and the instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft.
- [NTSB DFW08CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA082.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2008 · N489TJ · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action which resulted in an unsuccessful autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC08FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA134.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Wilmington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N2215R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm after a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA075.md): Robinson R-22 · Meraux, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N120KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure calculate weight and balance prior to flight. A contributing factor was the prevailing gusty winds.
- [NTSB DFW08CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA064.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N2364B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the collective and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB LAX08FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA052.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2008 · N705JJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate obstacle clearance altitude from transmission wires during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA065.md): Robinson R-22 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2008 · N8280J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper use of the collective control.
- [NTSB NYC08LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA078.md): Robinson R22 Beta · North Palm Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2008 · N179SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [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 NYC08LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA060.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Plant City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2007 · N7188J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of rotor drive due to excessive slack and breakage of the drive belts. Contributing to the accident was the pilot departing in the helicopter after the rotor engagement time during engine start exceeded the time outlined in the pilot's operating…
- [NTSB NYC08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA052.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2007 · N70035 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published emergency procedure. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the clutch assembly.
- [NTSB LAX08IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08IA032.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Fresno, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2007 · N805EH · No damage
  > Failure of the tail rotor system support bracket during landing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA043.md): Robinson R22 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2007 · N442FA · Substantial damage
  > The V-drive belts' rolling off the sheaves for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of power to the rotor system, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the autorotation, 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 ANC08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA011.md): Robinson R-22 · Nikolski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2007 · N185MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts while maneuvering, which resulted in the tail rotor striking an undetermined object, and an emergency descent and landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts, and the failure of the tail…
- [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 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 LAX07LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA274.md): Robinson R22 Beta · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N877HF · Substantial damage
  > a failure of the main rotor drive system V-belts due to damage sustained when the alternator drive belt failed and pieces of that belt got between the main drive belts and their associated pulleys. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain encountered in…
- [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 SEA07CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA260.md): Robinson R-22B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N965SH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control while hovering, and the instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to take control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB DFW07LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA197.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N993KC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the v-belt drive system to the main rotor for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was insufficient altitude to perform a successful autorotation.
- [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 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 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 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 SEA07CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA193.md): Robinson R 22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2007 · N457SH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the throttle and cyclic, and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in the collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA180.md): Robinson R22 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2007 · N980SM · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the practice autorotation. Contributing factors included the terrain drop off and the failure of the pilot undergoing instruction to maintain adequate rotor rpm.
- [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 DFW07LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA116.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N437EM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA07CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA079.md): Robinson R-22 Beta II · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2007 · N7535Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent shutting off of the mixture control while performing the prelanding checks that resulted loss of engine power and a roll over during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA096.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2007 · N7534S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in dynamic rollover. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor and the uneven, muddy terrain conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA111.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Van Horn, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N971SH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Clearance was not maintained after landing by the instructor pilot, which resulted in an on ground collision with the helicopter standing near the refueling pumps. The aircraft standing in the refueling area was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW07LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA088.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2007 · N854WT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 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.

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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 ('7640110', '7640103'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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