NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA
41 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”. 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
| 1987 | 1 |
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| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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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\" = 220))
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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" = 220))
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 ANC08CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Nikolski, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts while maneuvering, which resulted in the tail rotor striking an undetermined object, and an emergency descent and landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts, and the failure of the tail…NTSB LAX06LA006Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R-22 Beta II · Eagar, AZThe pilots' inadequate in-flight planning, which led the helicopter toward rising terrain in excess of the performance capability of the helicopter. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, and the rapidly rising terrain.NTSB LAX05CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta II · Jean, NVthe student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm when performing a180-degree autorotation, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB DFW05CA127Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Rock Springs, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a static line. A contributing factor was the low altitude.NTSB FTW04LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Encino, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while hovering.NTSB CHI04LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Argusville, NDThe altitude/clearance not maintained from transmission wire(s) by the pilot during an unknown phase of flight. The transmission wire(s) were a contributing factor.NTSB CHI03LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Dexter, MOThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires during the aerial application flight. Factors contributing to the accident were the helicopter's low altitude and the transmission wires.NTSB FTW03LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Encinal, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB LAX03LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.NTSB NYC03LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Waterford, PAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the collision with the wire. Factors in the accident were the concealment of the poles by trees, the lack of contrast between the wire and grass field.NTSB LAX03FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Dolan Springs, AZthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A factor was the pilot's decision to conduct cruise flight at a low altitude.NTSB FTW02LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Freer, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while manuevering. A factor was the sunglare.NTSB LAX02FA173Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot's poor decision to continue the flight into the rising mountainous terrain, and subsequent failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Contributing factors were rising mountainous terrain, the high density altitude, and the exceeded weight and…NTSB LAX02FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Escondido, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while approaching to land at his private helipad. Factors in the accident were night conditions, inadequate illumination of the landing pad, and a likely low visibility condition due to fog.NTSB FTW02FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Seagoville, TXthe flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with wires while maneuvering along a river.NTSB FTW02LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Redrock, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and high density altitude.NTSB FTW01LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Alvarado, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a marked static wire.NTSB ATL00LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Indiantown, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during initial climb following takeoff during the commission of a crime, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB DEN99LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · St. George, UTThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors included the pilot concentrating on the maneuver being practiced to such an extent that he was inattentive to outside surroundings, and the sun glare.NTSB CHI99LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Spring Green, WIthe pilots failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor was the wire.NTSB SEA99LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Carnation, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire. Related factors were the pilot's performance of a low pass, a transmission wire, and difficulty encountered by the pilot in detecting the wire visually.NTSB DEN99FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta II · Deming, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the transmission wire. Factors were the transmission wire, and the glaring sunlight condition.NTSB FTW98LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Riviera, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while performing an evasive maneuver to avoid a charging bull, resulting in a tail rotor blade strike and the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. Factors were the charging bull and the lack of suitable…NTSB ATL97LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Wiggins, MSthe student pilot misjudged rotor blade clearance from a utility pole, which resulted in a collision. The proximity of the pole was a related factor.NTSB FTW95LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Johnson City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trailer while landing.NTSB LAX94FA214Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Hacienda Height, CAThe pilot's selection of an en route cruise altitude which provided insufficient obstruction clearance, and his inadequate visual lookout. Factors in the night time accident were the reduced visibility as a result of the fog and haze.NTSB ATL94LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Stone Mountain, GAthe pilot's improper vertical takeoff in that he allowed the helicopter to drift rearward, and his failure to maintain clearance from the wire.NTSB LAX93FA369Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Wildomar, CAThe failure of the tail rotor blade after being struck by the pilot's knee board, and the failure of the pilot to adequately secure the knee board while in flight.NTSB LAX93LA288Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Weimar, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the charted power line. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the failure of the utility companies to adequately review the hazard posed by the wires following a previous collision at the same location,…NTSB LAX93LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Watsonville, CAPilot's poor visual look-out. A factor relating to this accident was that the pilot diverted his attention.NTSB LAX92LA384Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Colfax, CAThe pilot poor in-flight decision to fly at a low altitude and his inadequate visual look-out. The cable (static wire) contributed to this accident.NTSB SEA92LA055Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Oxbow, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain a proper visual lookout. A factor in the accident was the pilot's poor judgement in operating at low altitude along the river.NTSB MIA91GA211Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Lake City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout due to his diverted attention to observe and enter the location of an illegal marijuana patch into the on board loran unit.NTSB CHI91DEE06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRobinson R22B · Mineral, ILFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line.NTSB LAX91LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Piru, CA1) The pilot failing to maintain visual lookout, and 2) inflight collision with unmarked transmission wires.NTSB LAX91FA159Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Temecula, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain separation from obstacles (power lines).NTSB FTW90GA146Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRobinson R22B · Tahlequah, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude.NTSB SEA89LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Prineville, ORThe pilots inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from obstructions, resulting in the tail rotor impacting a road sign and subsequent loss of anti-torque control.NTSB LAX89FA165Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Stockton, CAPoor judgement of the pilot by flying while physically impaired from consumption of alcohol & drugs, and his failure to maintain proper altitude. The light condition (at night) and the obstructions (power lines and building) were considered to be contributing…NTSB LAX88LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Bakersfield, CAWhile on an instructional flt, the CFI instructed the student to fly above the power line poles at all times. While in cruise flight the instructor was looking away when the helicopter collided with power lines. The instructor took control of the helicopter…NTSB NYC87LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Valatie, NYThe Robinson R-22B took off from a open field, traveled 600 feet and struck suspended utility lines at approximately 25-30 ft. afterward, the helicopter was landed successfully. Other lines were approximately 1000 ft from the departure point. The pilot was…