NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA
65 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, where the first occurrence was “Hard landing”. 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
| 1989 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 8 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7640110', '7640103')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 200))
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7640110', '7640103')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 200))
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 DEN08CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Pueblo, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing.NTSB SEA08CA032Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Ramona, CAAn excessive descent rate during a simulated 180-degree power-off autorotation, and the flight instructor's failure to initiate corrective action in time to keep the helicopter from impacting the terrain.NTSB SEA08CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Parma, IDThe student pilot's improper use of the flight controls while performing a hovering autorotation and the flight instructor's excessive remedial action which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's improper execution of low rotor rpm procedures. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, failure to guard the throttle, and failure to take immediate remedial action.NTSB SEA07CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta II · Tucson, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during landing approach, and the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition.NTSB LAX07CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Chino, CAThe private pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and main rotor rpm, which resulted in a high rate of descent and subsequent hard landing. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB SEA07CA205Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Bend, ORAn excessive descent rate during a simulated power-off autorotation, and the pilot's failure to initiate corrective action in time to keep the helicopter from impacting the terrain.NTSB LAX07CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Tucson, AZThe failure of the student pilot to maintain an adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor’s failure to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB LAX07CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22B · Redding, CAThe student's misjudged landing flare, the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and the instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm.NTSB NYC06CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Frederick, MDThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a hovering autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and inadvertent dynamic rollover.NTSB LAX06CA001Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Tucson, AZthe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and rotor rpm during a practice autorotation, and the instructor's failure to adequately monitor the maneuver, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over.NTSB CHI05CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Rockton, ILThe pilot's excessive descent rate on approach for landing and the settling with power condition subsequently encountered. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to reduce the descent rate prior to entering the settling with power condition and his…NTSB SEA05CA182Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Boise, IDInadequate communications between the certified flight instructor and student pilot, and the student pilot's delay in relinquishing controls resulting in a hard landing during a practice autorotation.NTSB MIA05LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Lantana, FLThe CFI's delayed remedial action to recover from a practice autorotation with planned power recovery resulting in a hard landing.NTSB DEN05LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Spanish Fork, UTthe student's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Contributing factors were high airspeed, high rate of descent, the instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB MIA05CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Gulf Port, MSThe student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain rotor rpm which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB MIA05CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Daytona Beach, FLThe improper landing flare by an unknown pilot at an unknown time resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the helicopters tailcone.NTSB MIA05CA002Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Pompano Beach, FLThe flight crew's excessive descent rate during landing, resulting in a hard landing, and the tail boom being severed.NTSB LAX04CA321Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Kona, HIthe CFI's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and main rotor rpm, and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the CFI's diverted attention.NTSB DEN04CA143Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta 2 · Spanish Fork, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a practice autorotation, and the flight instructor's improper flare. A contributing factor was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.NTSB LAX04LA314Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NVThe certified flight instructor's misjudged flare and delayed recovery from the practice autorotation.NTSB LAX04CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Squaw Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate compensation for tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident was the high density…NTSB FTW04CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Spring, TXThe CFI's delay in taking remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. An excessive descent rate was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA03LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Robinson R22 Beta · Odessa, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain the proper airspeed during the practice 180-degree autorotational landing and his failure to maintain main rotor rpm resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the delay by the designated pilot…NTSB LAX03CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Waimea, HIThe certified flight instructor (CFI) delayed remedial action in response to the excessive descent rate initiated by the student during the practice autorotation. Also causal, was the CFI's inadequate supervision of the student during the flight. A possible…NTSB IAD03CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Nashua, NHThe pilot's failure to determine the wind direction, which resulted in a hard, tailwind landing.NTSB FTW03LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing high winds.NTSB LAX03LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's improper use of the throttle control, the certified flight instructor (CFI) inadequate supervision, and the student's control interference, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm.NTSB NYC02LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Frederick, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the manufacturer's inadequate written guidance regarding simulated engine failures during takeoff.NTSB LAX02LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Prescott, AZthe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, the CFI's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight, resulting in a hard landing. Wind gusts and the high density altitude were factors in the accident.NTSB LAX02LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NVThe dual student's improper autorotation and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB LAX02LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the flight instructor to properly judge the landing flare and add adequate cyclic, resulting in a hard landing which collapsed the left skid. The wind gusts were a factor.NTSB SEA02FA035Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Silver City, MTBoth the pilot/owner and the FAA inspector pilots' failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during a practice auto rotation landing which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's application of excessive anti-torque pedal during…NTSB ATL02LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Bunnell, FLThe pilot-in-commands (CFI) failure to follow procedures and directives (positive relinquish of flight controls from a dual student and improper flare (too high) during an autorotation) which resulted in a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident…NTSB NYC01LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Islip, NYThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation. Factors included the flight instructor's overconfidence in the pilot receiving instruction, and that pilot's improper recovery from a practice autorotation.NTSB LAX01LA232Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Hayward, CAthe student's excessive rate of descent during a practice autorotation, and, the inadequate use of the rotorcraft flight controls by both pilots during the attempted recovery, which resulted in a hard landing. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision…NTSB LAX01LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Long Beach, CAFailure of the CFI to adequately monitor the flight, which resulted in a low airspeed autorotation and hard landing.NTSB MIA01LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Ciales, PRthe flight crew's failure to follow procedures for a straight-in autorotation with power recovery that resulted in their improper use of collective resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the helicopter.NTSB LAX01LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the second pilot and delay taking control of the aircraft and implementing remedial action. A factor in the accident was the second pilot's interference with the pilot-in-command's operation of the collective…NTSB LAX00LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Lake Piru, CAThe improper use of the cyclic control by the pilot under instruction, and the flight instructor's lack of remedial action.NTSB CHI00LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Galesburg, NDthe pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC00LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Keene, NHThe CFI's failure to perform remedial action in a timely manner which resulted in a hard landing during the practice autorotation. A factor in this accident was the CFI's lack of total experience as a flight instructor.NTSB FTW00LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Sarita, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW00LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Jonesboro, ARThe flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to recover from a low rotor rpm situation. A factor was the student's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm.NTSB LAX99LA300Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22-BETA · Piute, NVthe failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm while practicing autorotations, resulting in a hard landing and roll over.NTSB DEN99LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Englewood, COThe flight instructor allowed the rotor rpm to decay during an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX98LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Ramona, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm while practicing autorotations and subsequent hard landing and roll over.NTSB LAX98LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · San Jose, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB LAX98LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAthe flight instructor's failure to thoroughly brief his student on the performance standards of the proposed autorotation and the method to be used for a positive transfer of controls. The student's failure to verify the performance standards of the…NTSB LAX96FA185Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Santa Ana, CAthe pilot misjudged the helicopter's distance and altitude and failed to attain the proper descent rate.