NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22, 1984

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.

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NTSB ATL85FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Moundsville, WVThe helicopter crashed aprx 1/2 mi from the marshall county arpt while on a personal flt. Investigaton revealed that the plt, a doctor who specialized in emergency room procedures, commuted between hospitals located in three different cities. The plt had been…Dec 30, 1984 · N9030B · DestroyedNTSB FTW85LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · New Orleans, LAAccording to the CFI there was no intention to perform 'touchdown' autorotation landings. During the third simulated power loss the CFI reported that he initiated the flare at about 55 ft AGL. As airspeed dissipated and the sink rate continued the CFI…Nov 5, 1984 · N8360A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Hueytown, ALThe acft crashed into a river while on final approach to land. The plt reported that he allowed engine RPM to drop and at the same time applied collective pitch. The acft struck the water in a steep descent. There was no report of any failures or malfunctions.Oct 13, 1984 · N90218 · DestroyedNTSB 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 damageNTSB MKC84FPG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRobinson R22 · Frenchman'Bayou, ARThe acft crashed during autorotation into a soy bean field after the engine lost power. The plt was a student who did not have authorization to fly nor the proper certificate and endorsement from the CFI. The acft engine stopped due to fuel exhaustion. The…Aug 21, 1984 · N9073Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Ellington, CTAfter being directed to do so by the arpt mgr the pilot was air taxiing to parking when the main rotor blades contacted one main rotor blade of a parked bell 206. The pilot related that he assumed he would clear the 206 since he was watching the airport mgr…Jul 5, 1984 · N9077G · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB ATL84LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22A · Woodbridge, VAThe CFI stated that while hovering with a prospective student pilot using the cyclic control, the student pushed rapidlyforward on the cyclic control. The instructor pilot (CFI) attempted to regain control but the acft struck a tree and crashed.Apr 3, 1984 · N8415X · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Feb 22, 1984 · N8404S · Destroyed