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NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22, TX

25 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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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" = 'TX' 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

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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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

Run 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 CEN22LA167Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Hawley, TXThe pilot’s poor decision to exit the helicopter with the engine and main rotor still operating.Apr 5, 2022 · N999FR · Substantial damage NTSB CEN20CA230Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · El Campo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the rice vegetation, which resulted in the helicopter's impact with terrain.Jun 16, 2020 · N797SH · Substantial damage NTSB CEN18FA244Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Sterling City, TXA loss of control during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jun 30, 2018 · N787SH · Destroyed NTSB CEN10CA466Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Pettus, TXThe pilot's decision to exit the helicopter with the engine running.Aug 8, 2010 · N792SH · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Cypress, TXBoth pilot's failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.Jan 31, 2009 · N51KT · 2 aircraft · Minor damage 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.Jul 30, 2005 · N18VH · Substantial damage NTSB DFW05CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Bandera, TXThe pilot's loss of control while hovering after encountering settling with power.Apr 27, 2005 · N422SH · Substantial damage NTSB FTW03LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Freer, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel en route. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.Apr 5, 2003 · N9071K · Substantial damage 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.Feb 17, 1999 · N971SL · Substantial damage 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.Jul 25, 1998 · N789HP · Substantial damage NTSB FTW86FRG09Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRobinson R22 HT · Sonora, TXThe helicopter contacted the terrain in an uncontrolled descent after colliding with power lines during a climbing turn to the west. The plt reported he could not see the power lines because of glare from the setting sun.Dec 23, 1985 · N9074U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW86LRG08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRobinson R-22HP · Pflugerville, TXThe helicopter rolled over when the right skid contacted the ground during a hover. The plt stated he had landed to and opened the door to check the skid position. After takeoff while in a hover at 2 ft AGL, the door popped open. The right skid contacted the…Dec 21, 1985 · N8358C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85FA254Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Dallas, TXThe student plt allowed the main rotor blades to drop to a slow speed well below the green arc. The student plt and the instructor plt attempted to do a power recovery from the aborted autorotation maneuver but the eng could not accelerate the main rotor…Jun 13, 1985 · N9075Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW85FA207Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 HP · San Angelo, TXA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.May 5, 1985 · N83745 · Destroyed NTSB FTW84LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Austin, TXAfter lndg the plt exited the acft to assist deplaning of the pax. The engine was still running. The plt heard a surge of engine power followed by the acft rotating and colliding with a parked car. Examination of the acft disclosed that the collective balance…Aug 27, 1984 · N9067B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW84LA259Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Andrews, TXThe pilot stated that the helicopter was operating at 55 percent power on the gnd while awaiting the pax to board. The passenger walked into the tailrotor and received serious injuries. The plt stated that the company does not have safety procedures for…May 31, 1984 · N9075Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83FA143Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Grand Prairie, TXThe plt & flt examiner were on an evaluation flt after the plt's flt instructor had recommended him for a CFI check flt. To demonstrate a hovering autorotation, the plt had selected an area of soft turf that slopted downhill. The examiner stated that after…Mar 8, 1983 · N8373J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83FA100Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Zapata, TXThe helicopter was landed in an area of dry grass, 18 to 28 inches tall. The plt stated that within 30 sec after a normal approach & touchdown, the passenger noticed a fire as he was exiting the acft. The pilot then rolled the throttle on in an attempt to…Jan 27, 1983 · N9021J · Destroyed 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…Sep 30, 1982 · N9063Z · Destroyed NTSB FTW82DA381Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Austin, TXDuring practice autorotation with power recovery student was late in applying power and aircraft touched down and rolled over. Instructor tried to recover but was also too late in application of remedial action.Sep 15, 1982 · N9065D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA370Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRobinson R22 · Eden, TXThe pilot reportd that he lifted off to a three foot hover, checked his instrument readings, then took off. He reported climbing to 15 feet to clear some bushes and two fences that were in his flight path. As he approached the first fence, the helicopter was…Sep 5, 1982 · N90744 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · San Marcos, TXThe helicopter was observed rotating in a counter clockwise motion. A small explosion was seen at the tail section with pieces flying off. The outboard sections of the t/r blades were found about 800 ft from the main wreckage. Examination of the fractures…Feb 26, 1982 · N9061Z · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FA136Accident · 1 fatalClosedRobinson R22 · Fresno, TXAug 28, 1981 · N9046G · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FA117Accident · 2 fatalClosedRobinson R22 · Columbus, TXJul 5, 1981 · N9044Z · Destroyed NTSB FTW81DQD19Accident · No injuriesClosedRobinson R-22 · Balmorhea, TXMay 3, 1981 · N9043Y · Substantial damage