NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22, AZ
13 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.
Cases per year
| 1981 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AZ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7640102'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7640102'))
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 WPR22LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR22FA001Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Chandler, AZThe failure of the pilots onboard the airplane to see and avoid the helicopter while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB WPR16LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Prescott, AZThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to address a low rotor rpm condition, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA15CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Prescott, AZThe flight instructor's decision to turn the helicopter downwind during a hover taxi which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR09LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB LAX08CA126Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Prescott, AZThe instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action that resulted in ground contact and a rollover.NTSB LAX92FA137Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Maricopa, AZDestructive mast bumping for an undetermined reason(s).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 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 LAX88LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Sun City, AZNTSB LAX87DUJ01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Tucson, AZAfter 50 minutes of cruise flight, the pilot observed a decrease in oil pressure to zero and the illumination of the low oil pressure light. The pilot landed the helicopter and had an airframe and powerplant mechanic inspect the aircraft. There were no…NTSB LAX82DA133Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Mesa, AZAfter landing in a practice area the instructor told the student to pick the helicopter up to a hover. The aircraft lifted off the ground to approximately 5 feet and yawed to the right 45 degrees. As the instructor applied left pedal and lowered collective…NTSB LAX81DUJ73Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRobinson R22 · Mesa, AZ