# 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. Page 9 of 13 · 617 cases ## Cases, newest first - [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 MIA01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA039.md): Robinson R22 · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2000 · N411MJ · Destroyed > The certified flight instructors disregard of an FAA weather forecast stating VFR flight not recommended resulting in VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions, loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and subsequent in-flight descent… - [NTSB IAD01WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA018.md): Robinson R-22 · Bolzano, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2000 · N40630 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC01LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA043.md): Robinson R-22 · Londonderry, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2000 · N8117Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB IAD01WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA011.md): Robinson R 22 · Wallforf, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 29, 2000 · N224WP · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA007.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Dellwood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2000 · N621DM · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to clear the area, and his attempted takeoff while the helicopter's right skid was entangled with vines, which resulted in inadvertent dynamic rollover and substantial damage to the aircraft. - [NTSB MIA01FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA004.md): Robinson R-22 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N4004J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm and the proper rate of descent during a forced landing/autorotation resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust… - [NTSB FTW00LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA269.md): Robinson R-22B · Tomball, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N7183X · Substantial damage > The student pilot's abrupt lowering of the collective. Factors were the student pilot's lack of experience in helicopters and the CFI's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB LAX00FA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA306.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N8313Z · Destroyed > The divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, which resulted in mast bumping and rotor contact with the fuselage. - [NTSB LAX00LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA279.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2000 · N888KB · Substantial damage > The helicopter had a tail rotor failure. The reason for the failure is undetermined. - [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 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 ATL00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA059.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2000 · N337VH · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during initial climb following takeoff during the commission of a crime, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree. - [NTSB CHI00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA134.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Ham Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2000 · N8321K · Destroyed > carburetor ice. Factors relating to this accident were the icing conditions, the pilot's attempted emergency landing and the low altitude. - [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 LAX00LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA172.md): Robinson R22 Beta · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2000 · N622EH · Destroyed > The failure of the flight instructor to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in skid contact with an obstacle and dynamic roll over. - [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 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. - [NTSB LAX00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA089.md): Robinson R22B · Hana, Maui, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2000 · N62DF · Substantial damage > The student's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a tail rotor vortex ring state induced right yaw. - [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 LAX00LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA079.md): Robinson R22B · Piru, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2000 · N4072T · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain control after encountering a dynamic rollover. - [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 DEN99LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA171.md): Robinson R22 · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1999 · N8360J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors included the pilot concentrating on the maneuver being practiced to such an extent that he was inattentive to outside surroundings, and the sun glare. - [NTSB LAX99LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA307.md): Robinson R-22 · Azusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1999 · N8328Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's delay in recognizing the settling with power condition while performing a pinnacle approach, thus delaying his attempted go-around. - [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 NYC99LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA204.md): Robinson R-22 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N20879 · Substantial damage > Was the student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter while bringing it to a hover. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters. - [NTSB IAD99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA058.md): Robinson R-22 · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N4066G · Substantial damage > was the student pilot's improper control input and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB CHI99LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA248.md): Robinson R22 · Spring Green, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N2313D · Substantial damage > the pilots failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor was the wire. - [NTSB FTW99LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA179.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Theriot, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N8360T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a contaminated fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC99WA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99WA206.md): Robinson R22 · Grossenhain, Germany · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 1999 · N220WP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI99LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA191.md): Beech B19 · Taylor, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1999 · N282L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the airplane pilot's and the helicopter pilot's failure to maintain visual clearance from each other while in the traffic pattern. - [NTSB MIA99LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA147.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Lares, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1999 · N2314T · Substantial damage > The improper touchdown by the pilot resulting in dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB ANC99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA040.md): Robinson R-22 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1999 · N8367F · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm during a downwind turn. A factor in the accident was the inadequate altitude to recover from the loss of rotor rpm. - [NTSB FTW99FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA100.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1999 · N2323V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to his use of a prescription narcotic. - [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 MIA99LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA070.md): Robinson R22 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1999 · N4046H · Destroyed > The CFI's decision not to follow procedures and directives (initiate a go-around/power recovery) during a simulated 180 autorotation resulting in a hard landing and in flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB IAD99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA028.md): Robinson R-22B · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1999 · N8041J · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain rotor rpm and his failure to complete the autorotational descent. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's failure to fully deploy carburetor heat as directed in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. - [NTSB ATL99LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA033.md): Robinson R-22B · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1998 · N2321X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls during an attempted autorotation. - [NTSB SEA99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA019.md): Robinson R-22B · Carnation, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1998 · N2304W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire. Related factors were the pilot's performance of a low pass, a transmission wire, and difficulty encountered by the pilot in detecting the wire visually. - [NTSB DEN99FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA024.md): Robinson R-22 Beta II · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N8340J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the transmission wire. Factors were the transmission wire, and the glaring sunlight condition. - [NTSB LAX99FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA006.md): Robinson R-22 · Lowerlake, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N801EH · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight and the failure of the flying pilot to ensure that adequate ground clearance existed between the stinger/tail rotor and the ground during a deceleration while the aircraft was… - [NTSB LAX98LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA311.md): Robinson R22B · Salinas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N8340D · Destroyed > The failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while practicing autorotations. - [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 FTW98LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA278.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N982SH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor-ground clearance due to his improper flare while hovering. - [NTSB LAX98LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA170.md): Robinson R22B · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1998 · N2312N · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing was wind gusts. - [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 LAX98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA146.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1998 · N805EH · Substantial damage > the CFI's failure to follow procedures and directives, and the use of an improper technique to transition from an autorotative descent to a hover, which exceeded the aircraft's performance capabilities and resulted in a unplanned hard landing. The soft… - [NTSB FTW98LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA163.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Riviera, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1998 · N2628B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while performing an evasive maneuver to avoid a charging bull, resulting in a tail rotor blade strike and the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. Factors were the charging bull and the lack of suitable… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7640110&page=10 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7640110&page=9 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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