NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA
104 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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
| 1986 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 10 |
Where
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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\" = 250))
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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" = 250))
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 DFW08LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · New Iberia, LAThe private pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover. Also causal was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain the forced landing.NTSB DEN07LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Silver City, NMThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting in his settling with power and subsequent impact with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the trees.NTSB SEA07CA269Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Bend, ORProper descent rate not obtained/maintained during a pinnacle approach.NTSB LAX07CA273Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Oakland, CAThe student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions and to maintain directional control.NTSB DEN07CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Erie, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm resulting in a loss of aircraft control during a simulated 180 degree auto-rotation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate flight status supervision by the flight instructor and the student pilot's…NTSB DEN07CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an encounter with the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and the power lines.NTSB NYC07CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Plant City, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were variable wind conditions, and soft/uneven terrain.NTSB NYC07CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Nashua, NHThe flight instructor's inadvertent entry into a vortex ring state (settling with power). Factors to the accident was the tailwind.NTSB SEA07CA080Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta 2 · Taylorsville, UTThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during the flare/touchdown while practicing an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. A factor which contributed to the accident was the downdraft wind condition.NTSB DEN07CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Broomfield, COThe instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the windshear.NTSB LAX06LA257Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to reverse direction. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, that exceeded the helicopter's performance capability, and the rising mountainous…NTSB LAX06CA250Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Chino, CAthe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and incorrect remedial action. A factor was the student pilot's loss of control in a hovering turn.NTSB NYC06CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Sanford, METhe flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with settling-with-power, which resulted in a hard landing, and subsequent roll-over. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.NTSB SEA06CA072Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Tooele, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB ANC06LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Kailua-Kona, HIThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action while conducting hover practice with a student pilot, which resulted in the helicopter contacting the ground and rolling over. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent dynamic roll over.NTSB LAX06CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Irwindale, CAThe pilot failed to maintain adequate main rotor rpm.NTSB NYC06LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Doylestown, PAThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.NTSB IAD05LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Nashua, NHThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during a introductory flight and his inadequate remedial actions.NTSB LAX05CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta II · Mesa, AZthe improper use of the throttle and antitorque pedal by the pilot undergoing instruction, and the inadequate supervision of the flight by the certified flight instructor.NTSB DEN05CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Wallsburg, UTthe flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factor's include the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, the student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm,…NTSB DEN05LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Provo, UTthe dual student’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and the inadequate supervision by the instructor.NTSB DEN05LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · St. George, UTthe pilot's improper autorotation. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.NTSB DFW05CA070Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Owasso, OKThe flight instructor's failure to verify that the student had the flight controls and his delayed remedial action.NTSB LAX05CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Chandler, AZthe certified flight instructor's inadequate use of the antitorque control pedals while adding throttle, which led to a loss of directional control.NTSB DEN05LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Park City, UTthe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the instructor's inadequate supervision by her failure to assure adequate rotor rpm was maintained.NTSB DFW05LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Eagle Pass, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB DEN04CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Logan, UTthe instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor speed during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the student's delay in relinquishing the controls and the instructor's improper supervision.NTSB NYC04LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Norfolk, VAThe pilot's failure to complete an autorotation due to the restrictive movement of the collective control.NTSB CHI04FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Rochester, MNThe loss of control due to the student pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB CHI04CA110Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Shakopee, MNThe dual student's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hovering flight and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in order to prevent a loss of control. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's lack of dual instruction…NTSB LAX04CA193Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22B · Long Beach, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering.NTSB LAX04CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Chandler, AZthe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering. A factor to the accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.NTSB FTW03LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Ozona, TXThe pilot's decision to hover out of ground effect, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB SEA03FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Tulalip, WAA loss of control for unknown reasons.NTSB NYC03LA147Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · West Liberty, OHThe student pilots failure to maintain directional control while hovering, and the CFI's delayed remedial action.NTSB LAX03CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Chandler, AZThe student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and his failure to relinquish the controls.NTSB LAX03CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, and, his improper use of the collective, throttle, and anti-torque controls during the attempted recovery. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to completely relinquish the controls, and the…NTSB MIA03CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Kissimmee, FLThe inadequate supervision by flight instructor for his failure to prevent incorrect anti-torque pedal input by the student resulting in the helicopter yawing at touchdown. A factor in the accident was the incorrect anti-torque pedal input by the student…NTSB IAD03FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Montpelier, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB MIA03LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Pompano Beach, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff which resulted in in uncontrolled descent and the helicopter impacting the ground.NTSB CHI03LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Oshkosh, WIThe directional control not maintained by the unrated helicopter pilot, and the remedial action not performed by the pilot-in-command. The pilot-in-command's lack of certification as a certified flight instructor and the dark night conditions were…NTSB FTW03LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Carrizo Springs, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the deer pulling the aircraft unevenly.NTSB NYC02LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Mount Vernon, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB LAX02FA088Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Glendora, CAThe student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Contributing factors were the high helicopter gross weight and density altitude, and the descending mountainous terrain.NTSB MIA01LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Long Beach, MSThe student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls while the CFI was demonstrating a takeoff to a hover. This resulted in an in-flight loss of directional control, in-flight collision with terrain, and subsequent roll over.NTSB FTW01LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B2 · Mesquite, TXThe student pilot's abrupt control input, which resulted in a tail rotor blade strike. Factors were the CFI's delay in taking remedial action and the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB NYC00LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Harpswell, METhe pilot-in-command's improper in-flight decision to maneuver at a low airspeed with a left-quartering tailwind which resulted in a loss of tailrotor effectiveness.NTSB IAD00LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · East North Port, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM and failure to follow published recovery procedures after the low rotor RPM warning horn and caution light activated.NTSB LAX00FA134Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Rialto, CAThe pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX00LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · San Diego, CAThe pilot's selection of an inadequate takeoff area which precluded his ability to remain in ground effect until entering translational lift and resulted in his failure to maintain main rotor rpm.