# NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, CA 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 · 131 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR19CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19CA052.md): Robinson R22 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2018 · N8319T · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a bird during low-altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA210.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2018 · N622MP · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction’s abrupt cyclic control input during the touch-down autorotation. - [NTSB GAA17CA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA551.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N177SR · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s unstabilized hover, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB WPR17LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA211.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N7514S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the crosswind landing approach and his subsequent improper decision to initiate an autorotation instead of applying corrective control inputs after the helicopter experienced normal airframe vibration.… - [NTSB GAA17CA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA514.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2017 · N622MP · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB WPR17FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA047.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2017 · N702JJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm following the loss of engine… - [NTSB GAA15CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA200.md): Robinson Helicopter R-22 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N520NS · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to arrest the descent rate, which resulted in a running landing, the left skid catching rough terrain, and the main rotor blades impacting the ground. - [NTSB WPR15CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA119.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2015 · N4003S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent dynamic rollover. - [NTSB WPR14CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA354.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2014 · N341SL · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during a practice hover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial reaction. - [NTSB WPR14CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA256.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N681SH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering for landing. - [NTSB WPR14FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA203.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2014 · N4081H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while flying at a low altitude. - [NTSB WPR12FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA298.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Murrieta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N7527Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation while making a hovering turn, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. - [NTSB WPR12LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA140.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N290SH · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the throttle grip, which resulted in the deactivation of the rpm governor and a loss of rotor rpm. - [NTSB WPR12LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA109.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Antioch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2012 · N7508Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control personnel to issue the helicopter pilot a prompt and appropriate alternate… - [NTSB WPR11CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA011.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2010 · N853DS · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate drift control and skid clearance from the ground and the CFI's inadequate supervision while hovering, resulting in dynamic rollover. - [NTSB WPR10CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA278.md): Robinson R22 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N7028U · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent movement of the mixture control. - [NTSB WPR10LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA138.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Parlier, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2010 · N313DA · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently entered a low-G condition during cruise flight, which resulted in a momentary loss of control of the helicopter and mast bumping. - [NTSB WPR09CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA163.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Chowchilla, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2009 · N139RJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. - [NTSB WPR09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA118.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Encinitas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2009 · N588LE · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain. - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX04CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA146.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2004 · N7188S · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper use of the cyclic control and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a rollover. - [NTSB LAX04LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA073.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Temecula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N7189U · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX04FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA067.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Redlands, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2003 · N1225D · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently turning off the magnetos and his failure to initiate an autorotation and to maintain main rotor rpm. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of an over-the-counter medication that impaired his… - [NTSB LAX04FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA037.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Torrance, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2003 · N206TV · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot of the R22 to comply with an ATC clearance. - [NTSB LAX03FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA282.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Encinitas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N8049V · Destroyed > The student pilot's spatial disorientation and inadvertent descent into the ocean while maneuvering to avoid inclement weather. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision due to his improper approval of his student's preflight preparation… - [NTSB LAX02LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA243.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2002 · N4074T · Substantial damage > The failure of the flight instructor to ensure maintenance of an adequate terrain clearance altitude while performing low level maneuvers. - [NTSB LAX02LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA213.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chatsworth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N4072T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in rotor blade contact with the ground. Contributing factors were the high altitude and the airframe vibration for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB LAX02FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA173.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2002 · N7194J · Destroyed > The pilot's poor decision to continue the flight into the rising mountainous terrain, and subsequent failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Contributing factors were rising mountainous terrain, the high density altitude, and the exceeded weight and… - [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. 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