NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22
35 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Robinson Helicopter R22, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('7640102')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('7640102')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI07CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · St. Clair Rgnl., MOThe pilot overcorrected following a loss of control while practicing a hovering turn.NTSB DFW06CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Skiatook, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter following an encounter with dynamic rollover.NTSB DEN05LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Falcon, COthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while conducting a hovering maneuver.NTSB DFW05CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · New Braunfels, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.NTSB DFW05CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Bandera, TXThe pilot's loss of control while hovering after encountering settling with power.NTSB DEN04LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Broomfield, COthe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the wind gust.NTSB IAD01LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Columbus, OHThe pilot's loss of control after turning his head into the slipstream outside of the helicopter.NTSB FTW99LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22-B2 · Freer, TXThe passenger's inadvertent interference with the cyclic control which consequently restricted the control's movement.NTSB LAX97LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Santa Margarita, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a low pass maneuvering flight resulting in loss of control. High density altitude was a factor in the accident.NTSB CHI93LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Sandwich, ILThe fixed-wing student pilot's poor judgement in attempting to fly a rotary wing aircraft, and the subsequent loss of control in-flight. The pilot's inadequate training in rotary wing aircraft was a factor.NTSB NYC91LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · West Kingston, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing was the malfunction of the pedal assembly.NTSB LAX90LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22A · Beatty, NVThe pilot's selection of an inadequate cruise altitude and his failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM. Contributing factors related to the high density altitude, rising terrain, and the pilot's delayed and improper use of the collective.NTSB NYC90LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22HP · Islip, NYImproper use of flt controls.NTSB NYC90LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22HP · Shirley, NYImproper use of the flight controls by the student pilot.NTSB LAX90LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22A · Pinon Hills, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during an attempted takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB LAX90LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Corona, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, failue to maintain correct rotor RPM, and improper use of the flight controls.NTSB NYC89LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22HP · Ronkonkoma, NYThe pilot's improper operation of the rotorcraft flight controls and a resulting low rotor RPM condition.NTSB LAX88LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22-HP · Yosemite, CAThe pilot was flying in high terrain at 10,000 ft MSL when he noticed his airspeed had dropped to 0. He stated that he had encountered a strong tailwind and he lost control of the helicopter. The helicopter collided with the terrain in an uncontrolled…NTSB NYC88LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · W.Kingston, RIThe plt said it was a clear, calm night. When he got to his helicopter he found the windshield covered with a heavy dew. He cleaned the windshield but during takeoff the dew reformed on the windshield and he lost all visual references outside the helicopter.…NTSB NYC88LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Ashburnham, MAA student pilot and flight instructor were making a practice pinnacle approach. The student pilot tried to terminate the descent, but was unable and a landing on rough terrain took place. The helicopter rolled over and received substantial damage but the two…NTSB LAX88LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Paso Robles, CADuring a local introductory instructional flight, the student lost control of the helicopter. The flight instructor was unable to take control before the tail rotor contacted the ground. The helicopter collided with the terrain and rolled over.NTSB NYC86LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Sterling, MAOn a student pilot's third solo supervised flight, the pilot placed the throttle in detent, became confused, and autorotated into trees.NTSB ANC86LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22A · Anchorage, AKThe student helicopter pilot stated that the helicopter nosed over and rolled to the right during the hover. The pilot encountered a roll to the right due to low rotor RPM.NTSB ATL86FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Memphis, TNA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC85FHJ06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Ronkonkoma, NYWhile hovering student pilot applied aft cyclic and the flt instructor could not regain control before tail rotor struck the taxiway. Helicopter rotated violently and rolled over and to rest on the skids. The helicopter was destroyed.NTSB FTW85FA207Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 HP · San Angelo, TXA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX85FJA02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Hilo, HIThe acft rolled onto its left side within 10 ft of where it was parked prior to flt, the plt was attempting to come to a hover when it rolled. This was the plts 2nd attempt at solo flt in the helicopter. No mechanical malfunctions were noted during the post…NTSB ATL84LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22A · Woodbridge, VAThe CFI stated that while hovering with a prospective student pilot using the cyclic control, the student pushed rapidlyforward on the cyclic control. The instructor pilot (CFI) attempted to regain control but the acft struck a tree and crashed.NTSB NYC83FA221Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Nashua, NHAs the instructor watched the third liftoff from in front of the hangar, he observed the helicopter lift off the ground rapidly, its nose swinging quickly to the right as it did. During the yaw, the helicopter lost altitude rapidly until the right skid hit…NTSB LAX83LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Valencia, CAThe rated airplane plt was on a solo instructional flt in a Robinson R22 helicopter. During his 3rd landing, the helicopter began to rotate at aprx 3 ft AGL. After completing about 1 1/2 revolutions, the student allowed the acft to impact on the landing area…NTSB ATL83LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Laurel, MDWhile receiving flight instruction on autorotation the student was late to administer power, resulting in a high sink rate. The instructor failed to take control of the aircraft in time to prevent the tail from striking the runway. The forward end of the tail…NTSB LAX83FUA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRobinson R22 · Santa Ana, CAThe commercial plt was rated in fixed wing acft, but in the helicopter, had student privileges only. He had obtained aprx 37 hrs of dual instruction & 3 hrs of solo time in the Robinson R22 helicopter; however, 1.3 hrs of his solo time was limited to hover…NTSB FTW82FA402Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Paige, TXFollowing completion of the helicopter's annual inspection, the aircraft mechanic/pilot departed clover field in houston for the R22'S home base in austin, TX. One witness observed the helicopter in cruise flight, then saw a large piece separate from the…NTSB MKC82DA170Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRobinson R-22 HP · Gardner, KSA non-cfi rated plt was giving instruction to an airplane plt that had logged a total of 6 hrs in helicopters. The student plt was lifting to a hover when a gust of wind struck the aircraft from the right side. The student pilot moved the cyclic pitch control…NTSB MIA82DA105Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Vero Beach, FLThe helicopter was air taxied to the fuel pump for refueling. The aircrew remained in the helicopter while the lineman serviced the fuel tank. After refueling and starting the engine, the instructor was at the controls while in close proximity of the pumps.…