# 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 LAX07CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA073.md): Robinson R-22 Beta 2 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2007 · N924SH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper remedial action when a dynamic rollover was encountered.
- [NTSB MIA07CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA035.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2007 · N8050Z · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the inadvertent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB SEA07LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA028.md): Robinson R-22 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N611SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly up a mountain canyon at low level without knowledge of the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are gusty winds, downdrafts, and rough/uneven terrain.
- [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 MIA07CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA021.md): Robinson R22 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N2302A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff resulting in a roll over.
- [NTSB LAX07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA043.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N994HV · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the instructor's failure to arrest the descent, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the inadequate supervision by the instructor. A factor in the accident was the wind shift…
- [NTSB DEN07CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA013.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Monticello, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2006 · N224VR · Substantial damage
  > an airframe vibration for reasons undetermined, resulting in the pilot performing a precautionary landing, and obstacle clearance not possible.
- [NTSB LAX07LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA005.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N821SH · Substantial damage
  > Disconnection of the throttle control linkage due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [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 SEA06CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA160.md): Robinson R-22B · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2006 · N228SH · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadvertent excessive descent rate, and his delay of remedial action during the demonstration of a 180 degree autorotation.
- [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 CHI06CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA130.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Brook, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2006 · N7197K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional decision to leave the helicopter unattended with the engines running which resulted in a dynamic rollover. The inadvertent dynamic rollover was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA109.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chelsea, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N887BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter that failed to discover water in the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors associated with the accident were…
- [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 ANC06FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA020.md): Robinson R22 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2006 · N7512G · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA116.md): Robinson R22 · El Monte, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2006 · N23617 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in the helicopter dynamically rolling 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 NYC06CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA041.md): Robinson R-22B · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2005 · N40CP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate clearance while providing hovering instruction, which resulted in tail rotor ground contact. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL06CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA010.md): Robinson Beta II · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2005 · N861MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls which resulted in a collision with a fence.
- [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 LAX06LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA006.md): Robinson Helicopter R-22 Beta II · Eagar, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N7196J · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate in-flight planning, which led the helicopter toward rising terrain in excess of the performance capability of the helicopter. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, and the rapidly rising terrain.
- [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 LAX05CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA291.md): Robinson R22 · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2005 · N8348T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the collective control while attempting to free the right skid, which induced a dynamic rollover.
- [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 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 MIA05LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA135.md): Robinson R-22B · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2005 · N2614D · Substantial damage
  > A loss engine power for undetermined reasons, that resulted in a forced landing, and damage to the helicopter during the landing.
- [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 CHI05LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA173.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Crete, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N997SA · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the drive belt, during cruise, leading to the puncturing of the oil cooler and subsequent fire. An additional cause was the pilot's restricted lookout during the emergency landing resulting in the hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA159.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N7195L · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the water while maneuvering for photographs.
- [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 LAX05CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA188.md): Robinson R-22 Beta II · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2005 · N192SH · Substantial damage
  > the student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm when performing a180-degree autorotation, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [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 DFW05CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA127.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Rock Springs, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2005 · N995JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a static line. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA05LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA070.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2005 · N303PR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to turn in the direction necessary to air-taxi to the landing pad, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action soon enough to correct the problems created when the…
- [NTSB LAX05LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA122.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2005 · N225G · Substantial damage
  > The company mechanic's improper maintenance actions, which resulted in the total failure of the main rotor drive belt system on approach to landing. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA119.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Waddell, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2005 · N716GH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and obstacle clearance, resulting in a dynamic rollover and collision with terrain.
- [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 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 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 LAX05CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA071.md): Robinson R22B · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 16, 2005 · N1122R · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper use of the cyclic control during a practice autorotation, and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor.
- [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 LAX05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA049.md): Robinson R22B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2004 · N145RJ · Substantial damage
  > The activation of the low main rotor rpm warning system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA019.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Arlington, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2004 · N4029Q · Destroyed
  > The divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, resulting in rotor contact with the aircraft's left windscreen. The failure of the door pins to be installed was a factor.

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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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