NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22
172 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Robinson Helicopter R22. 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.
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NTSB NYC99FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Hurricane, WVA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm and the transmission wires.NTSB CHI99LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Salem, MOthe engine quit due to water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB NYC99LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Port Jefferson, NYthe lack of supervision by the flight instructor which resulted in a low rotor condition and subsequent hard landing.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 SEA99LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Seattle, WAThe dual student's improper touchdown while drifting during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor (CFI) inadequate remedial action.NTSB NYC98LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Duncannon, PAThe pilot's disregard of the fuel condition during the preflight which resulted in a takeoff with contaminated fuel and a loss of power. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB FTW98LA330Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate flare, and his improper touchdown technique. Factors were the pilot's improper evaluation of the weather conditions, and the high density altitude and crosswind weather condition.NTSB LAX98FA149Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Irwindale, CAThe failure of the pilot to observe in a timely manner and maintain clearance from electrical power transmission wires and her improper maneuver to avoid the obstruction.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 IAD97LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 HP · Islip, NYThe students pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB LAX96LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22HP · Fresno, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain proper control of the helicopter, while in a hover.NTSB LAX95LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · El Monte, CAthe student's improper use of the cyclic control; the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight; and the flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate obstacle clearance distance in selection of a practice slope landing area.NTSB LAX95LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Redding, CAthe pilot's improper use of the flight controls. The downward-sloping terrain and the intermittent gusty wind conditions were factors in this accident.NTSB LAX95LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Long Beach, CAthe pilot's misjudged landing flare. A factor in the accident was the illusion of a lower than actual altitude created by the high vegetation which led the pilot to flare early.NTSB MIA94LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Bunnell, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper use of flight controls (cyclic/collective) resulting in a hard landing.NTSB BFO94LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Rockland, ME1) The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM, 2) the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing, resulting in a dynamic rollover.NTSB LAX94LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22A · Santa Rosa, CAthe separation of the tail rotor due to a collision with a mylar balloon and the subsequent hard landing during an autorotation. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which limited the pilot's ability to see and avoid the balloon.NTSB CHI93LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Bethalto, ILthe pilot-in-command's not maintaining rotor RPM.NTSB NYC93FA138Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Warsaw, KYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain adequate clearance with ground obstacles, which resulted in an inflight collision with a power line.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 LAX92LA301Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Fresno, CAThe cfi's poor in-flight decision to proceed over the trees instead of the previously performed right circling turns and both pilots inadequate visual look-out. Contributing to this accident were the trees that partially obstructed the view of the power line…NTSB LAX92FA267Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Richmond, CAA divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason(s) which resulted in rotor contact to the tailboom.NTSB LAX92FA137Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Maricopa, AZDestructive mast bumping for an undetermined reason(s).NTSB LAX91LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22HP · Camarillo, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the helicopter and apply proper remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the improper selection of the touchdown point and the disregarding of company procedures.NTSB LAX91LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 HP · Scottsdale, AZThe failure of the drive belts due to excessive wear of the clutch assembly upper sheave and the pilot's inaccurate flare during the termination of the autorotation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate design of the clutch assembly upper sheave.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 SEA90LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Ellensburg, WAThe pilot did not adequately level off the helicopter and collided with the terrain.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 CHI90DEK04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRobinson R-22 · St. Mary'S, OHThe pilot's failure to see and avoid wires in his operating area.NTSB NYC90LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Millville, NJThe student pilot's improper use of the flight controls, and inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor (CFI). Contributing to the accident was the lack of total time and experience of both the student and instructor.NTSB LAX90LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Mammoth Lakes, CAPilot's encounter with a strong downdraft while cruising at an inadequate altitude. A contributing factor was the high altitude which limited available engine power for recovery.NTSB LAX89LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Scottsdale, AZImproper in-flight planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI). Factors related to the accident were: the cfi's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, and the fence.NTSB LAX89LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Hayward, CAFailure of airport personnel to assure the taiway was free of objects after the taxiway was painted.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 NYC89LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Sharon, MAEngine power loss while landing due to fuel exhaustion.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 NYC88LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22HP · Copake Falls, NYDuring a practice autorotation to an open field, the aircraft struck a wire that had not been observed. An attempt to fly over the wire was unsuccessful and the tail rotor and aft 1/3 of the tail cone was severed from the helicopter. A hovering autorotation…NTSB ANC88LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22HP · Mekoryuk, AKThe pilot-in-command was herding reindeer for a native corporation and he and his passenger had to relieve themselves so they landed on the tundra and left the helicopter's engine and rotors operating. As they were exiting the helicopter, it shifted on the…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 MIA88LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Hialeah, FLWhile attempting to land in a field the pilot misjudged the height of the grass. The front part of the skids became entangled in the 2 foot height grass and the aircraft nosed over. Instruction was not taking place, however, the second pilot had 75 hours in…NTSB LAX88LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Sun City, AZNTSB LAX88LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · San Luis Obispo, CAA Robinson R22 landed hard while on a VFR business flight. The pilot reported that he landed hard during a downwind approach to a landing site. He examined the helicopter and noticed the aft landing gear cross tube was bent. He felt the helicopter was…NTSB NYC87LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Sterling, MABefore flying solo, the student plt & his instructor (CFI) practiced autorotations for about 1/2 hr. The CFI deplaned & the student took off on a solo flt. He flew to a reservoir area for more practice. After descending from about 1000' to 500', the eng lost…NTSB CHI87LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson 22 · Minnetonka, MNWhile attempting to land on a flat spot on top of a hill the tail rotor hit the ground and the tail boom broke off. One witness reports that when the helicopter touched down it bounced up about 10 feet. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.