NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22, FL

9 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

19822026
NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22, FL per year, 1982–2026: 9 cases
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NTSB ERA19TA153Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportRobinson R22 · Bradenton Beach, FLThe pilot's improper decision to execute a low altitude turn that resulted in a strong tailwind and to reduce the airspeed to 0 knots and the flight instructor's diverted attention and inadequate monitoring, which resulted in the helicopter settling with…Apr 13, 2019 · N689M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Venice, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 1, 2015 · N8560M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA083Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Indian Key, FLThe pilot's failure to secure the collective control prior to departing the helicopter, which resulted in an unmanned departure and subsequent crash of the helicopter.Nov 28, 2009 · N324GS · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 26, 1994 · N16MT · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Mar 7, 1988 · N90669 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 HP · Lk Buena Vista, FLMotorists obsd the helicopter flying low ovr & along an interstate hiway. In the vicinity of a hiway rest area, the helicopter maneuvered to the side of the hiway, then flew back ovr the median. Two witnesses said it came to a hover, then started to continue…Jun 14, 1986 · N8400C · DestroyedNTSB MIA82FA115Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Ft. Pierce, FLThe student pilot was performing autorotations with 180 degree turns terminating with power recoveries. At about 200 feet, after completion of the turn, the instructor heard a rattling noise followed by a medium frequency vibration. The instructor took the…May 1, 1982 · N90249 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.…Apr 21, 1982 · N9033B · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Ormand Beach, FLAfter being told by the operator to remain on the ground until the weather improved the instructor pilot departed ormond Beach airport. The pilot radioed daytona Beach approach control and requested a special VFR clearance and vectors to daytona Beach…Feb 5, 1982 · N90286 · Destroyed