NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22, CA
36 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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| 1977 | 1 |
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| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
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| 1990 | 3 |
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| 1995 | 4 |
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| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
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NTSB WPR18LA041Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Truckee, CAThe flight instructor’s failure to execute a power recovery from a non-stabilized autorotative descent, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA16CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Riverside, CAThe student pilot's incorrect action performance by not applying sufficient pressure to the right anti-torque pedal, resulting in an uncontrollable left yaw, and ground impact.NTSB WPR09CA448Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Irvine, CAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his delayed recovery action during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX07CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Tulare, CAThe student pilot's improper use of the collective and cyclic control, which induced a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action.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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX85LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22A · Piru, CAThe flight instructor instructed the 25-hour student plt to perform an autorotation with a pwr recovery at 20 ft AGL. The instructor became aware too late that the student was 'dead locked' on the controls and he was unable to recover prior to touchdown. A…NTSB LAX84FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Thousand Oaks, CAThe helicopter collided with 2 cables supported by 150 ft tall twin towers. It then went out of control & crashed into a 15 ft deep drainage ditch & burned. The plt had been cited on 2/20/84 for 'careless & reckless operation of an acft.' Another person who…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 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 LAX82DA223Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRobinson R22 · Concord, CADuring a landing, the pilot reported that he came to a 3 ft hover then initiated a descent by lowering the collective. He stated that when the helicopter was about 6 inches above the ground, he lowered the collective to complete the landing, and at that…NTSB LAX82DA138Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Perris, CAAfter refueling with 12.9 gallons of fuel, the pilot took off with one passenger on board. The pilot stated that after lifting off with 104% prm, he began a normal shallow takeoff with 25 inches of manifold pressure. He reported reaching about 75 ft AGL and…NTSB LAX82FA012Accident · 2 fatalClosedRobinson R22 · Livermore, CANTSB LAX82FUA16Accident · No injuriesClosedRobinson R22 · Long Beach, CANTSB LAX81DUM17Accident · No injuriesClosedRobinson R22 · San Diego, CANTSB LAX81FUA06Accident · No injuriesClosedRobinson R-22 · Long Beach, CANTSB LAX81FUQ14Accident · No injuriesClosedRobinson R22 · San Fernando, CANTSB LAX81FA038Accident · No injuriesClosedRobinson R22 · Long Beach, CANTSB LAX80FA093Accident · 2 fatalClosedRobinson R22 · Rnch Palos Vrd, CANTSB LAX77FUA11Accident · No injuriesClosedRobinson R-22 · Palos Verdes, CANTSB LAX76FUA17Accident · No injuriesClosedRobinson R22 · Torrance, CA