NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA
617 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA. 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 LAX07CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta 2 · Salem, ORThe student pilot's improper remedial action when a dynamic rollover was encountered.NTSB MIA07CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Lakeland, FLThe flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the inadvertent dynamic rollover.NTSB SEA07LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's improper decision to fly up a mountain canyon at low level without knowledge of the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are gusty winds, downdrafts, and rough/uneven terrain.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 MIA07CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Lakeland, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff resulting in a roll over.NTSB LAX07CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Santa Clarita, CAthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the instructor's failure to arrest the descent, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the inadequate supervision by the instructor. A factor in the accident was the wind shift…NTSB DEN07CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Monticello, UTan airframe vibration for reasons undetermined, resulting in the pilot performing a precautionary landing, and obstacle clearance not possible.NTSB LAX07LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Upland, CADisconnection of the throttle control linkage due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.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 SEA06CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Boise, IDThe instructor pilot's inadvertent excessive descent rate, and his delay of remedial action during the demonstration of a 180 degree autorotation.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 CHI06CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Brook, INThe pilot's intentional decision to leave the helicopter unattended with the engines running which resulted in a dynamic rollover. The inadvertent dynamic rollover was a factor.NTSB CHI06FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Chelsea, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter that failed to discover water in the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors associated with the accident were…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 ANC06FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Scottsdale, AZA loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB LAX06CA116Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · El Monte, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in the helicopter dynamically rolling over.NTSB LAX06CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Irwindale, CAThe pilot failed to maintain adequate main rotor rpm.NTSB NYC06CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Rochester, NHThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate clearance while providing hovering instruction, which resulted in tail rotor ground contact. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB ATL06CA010Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Beta II · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's improper use of flight controls which resulted in a collision with a fence.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 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 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 LAX05CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Santa Clarita, CAthe pilot's improper use of the collective control while attempting to free the right skid, which induced a dynamic rollover.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 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 MIA05LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Gulfport, MSA loss engine power for undetermined reasons, that resulted in a forced landing, and damage to the helicopter during the landing.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 CHI05LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Crete, ILThe separation of the drive belt, during cruise, leading to the puncturing of the oil cooler and subsequent fire. An additional cause was the pilot's restricted lookout during the emergency landing resulting in the hard landing.NTSB CHI05CA159Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the water while maneuvering for photographs.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 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 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 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 SEA05LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Corvallis, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to turn in the direction necessary to air-taxi to the landing pad, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action soon enough to correct the problems created when the…NTSB LAX05LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Prescott, AZThe company mechanic's improper maintenance actions, which resulted in the total failure of the main rotor drive belt system on approach to landing. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB LAX05LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Waddell, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and obstacle clearance, resulting in a dynamic rollover and collision with terrain.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 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 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 LAX05CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22B · Rialto, CAthe student pilot's improper use of the cyclic control during a practice autorotation, and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor.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 LAX05LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Los Angeles, CAThe activation of the low main rotor rpm warning system for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA05FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Arlington, WAThe divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, resulting in rotor contact with the aircraft's left windscreen. The failure of the door pins to be installed was a factor.