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 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 MIA01LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Marathon, FLThe certified flight instructors disregard of an FAA weather forecast stating VFR flight not recommended resulting in VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions, loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and subsequent in-flight descent…NTSB IAD01WA018Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R-22 · Bolzano, ItalyNTSB NYC01LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Londonderry, NHThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point.NTSB IAD01WA011Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R 22 · Wallforf, GermanyNTSB MIA01LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Dellwood, FLthe pilot's failure to clear the area, and his attempted takeoff while the helicopter's right skid was entangled with vines, which resulted in inadvertent dynamic rollover and substantial damage to the aircraft.NTSB MIA01FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm and the proper rate of descent during a forced landing/autorotation resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust…NTSB FTW00LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Tomball, TXThe student pilot's abrupt lowering of the collective. Factors were the student pilot's lack of experience in helicopters and the CFI's delayed remedial action.NTSB LAX00FA306Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Watsonville, CAThe divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, which resulted in mast bumping and rotor contact with the fuselage.NTSB LAX00LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZThe helicopter had a tail rotor failure. The reason for the failure is undetermined.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 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 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 CHI00LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Ham Lake, MNcarburetor ice. Factors relating to this accident were the icing conditions, the pilot's attempted emergency landing and the low altitude.NTSB CHI00LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Galesburg, NDthe pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX00LA172Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · San Diego, CAThe failure of the flight instructor to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in skid contact with an obstacle and dynamic roll over.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 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.NTSB LAX00LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Hana, Maui, HIThe student's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a tail rotor vortex ring state induced right yaw.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 LAX00LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Piru, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain control after encountering a dynamic rollover.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 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 LAX99LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Azusa, CAthe pilot's delay in recognizing the settling with power condition while performing a pinnacle approach, thus delaying his attempted go-around.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 NYC99LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Mansfield, MAWas the student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter while bringing it to a hover. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.NTSB IAD99LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Islip, NYwas the student pilot's improper control input and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CHI99LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Spring Green, WIthe pilots failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor was the wire.NTSB FTW99LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Theriot, LAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a contaminated fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB NYC99WA206Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Grossenhain, GermanyNTSB CHI99LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Taylor, MOthe airplane pilot's and the helicopter pilot's failure to maintain visual clearance from each other while in the traffic pattern.NTSB MIA99LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Lares, PRThe improper touchdown by the pilot resulting in dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB ANC99LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Fairbanks, AKThe failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm during a downwind turn. A factor in the accident was the inadequate altitude to recover from the loss of rotor rpm.NTSB FTW99FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to his use of a prescription narcotic.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 MIA99LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Pompano Beach, FLThe CFI's decision not to follow procedures and directives (initiate a go-around/power recovery) during a simulated 180 autorotation resulting in a hard landing and in flight collision with terrain.NTSB IAD99LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Fairfield, NJThe flight instructor's failure to maintain rotor rpm and his failure to complete the autorotational descent. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's failure to fully deploy carburetor heat as directed in the Pilot's Operating Handbook.NTSB ATL99LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Lantana, FLThe pilot's improper use of the flight controls during an attempted autorotation.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 LAX99FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Lowerlake, CAThe flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight and the failure of the flying pilot to ensure that adequate ground clearance existed between the stinger/tail rotor and the ground during a deceleration while the aircraft was…NTSB LAX98LA311Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Salinas, CAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while practicing autorotations.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 FTW98LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Freer, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor-ground clearance due to his improper flare while hovering.NTSB LAX98LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · San Luis Obispo, CAThe flight instructor's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing was wind gusts.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 LAX98LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Sacramento, CAthe CFI's failure to follow procedures and directives, and the use of an improper technique to transition from an autorotative descent to a hover, which exceeded the aircraft's performance capabilities and resulted in a unplanned hard landing. The soft…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…