NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, CA
131 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.
Cases per year
| 1988 | 3 |
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| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND 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'))
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 WPR19CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Hayward, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird during low-altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Franklin, CAThe pilot receiving instruction’s abrupt cyclic control input during the touch-down autorotation.NTSB GAA17CA551Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Santa Barbara, CAThe student pilot’s unstabilized hover, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR17LA211Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the crosswind landing approach and his subsequent improper decision to initiate an autorotation instead of applying corrective control inputs after the helicopter experienced normal airframe vibration.…NTSB GAA17CA514Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Sacramento, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR17FA047Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · San Pedro, CAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm following the loss of engine…NTSB GAA15CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R-22 · Corona, CAThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action to arrest the descent rate, which resulted in a running landing, the left skid catching rough terrain, and the main rotor blades impacting the ground.NTSB WPR15CA119Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · San Bernardino, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR14CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during a practice hover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial reaction.NTSB WPR14CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering for landing.NTSB WPR14FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while flying at a low altitude.NTSB WPR12FA298Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Murrieta, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation while making a hovering turn, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR12LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot's improper use of the throttle grip, which resulted in the deactivation of the rpm governor and a loss of rotor rpm.NTSB WPR12LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Antioch, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control personnel to issue the helicopter pilot a prompt and appropriate alternate…NTSB WPR11CA011Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate drift control and skid clearance from the ground and the CFI's inadequate supervision while hovering, resulting in dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR10CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · La Verne, CAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent movement of the mixture control.NTSB WPR10LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Parlier, CAThe pilot inadvertently entered a low-G condition during cruise flight, which resulted in a momentary loss of control of the helicopter and mast bumping.NTSB WPR09CA163Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Chowchilla, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.NTSB WPR09CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Encinitas, CAA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB WPR09CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Temecula, CAThe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a simulated approach to landing under variable wind, and high density altitude conditions.NTSB LAX08FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate obstacle clearance altitude from transmission wires during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB SEA08CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Riverside, CAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper use of the collective control.NTSB LAX08IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Fresno, CAFailure of the tail rotor system support bracket during 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 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 LAX07LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · El Monte, CAa failure of the main rotor drive system V-belts due to damage sustained when the alternator drive belt failed and pieces of that belt got between the main drive belts and their associated pulleys. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain encountered in…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 SEA07CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's loss of directional control while hovering, and the instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to take control of the helicopter.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 SEA07CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R 22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's improper use of the throttle and cyclic, and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in the collision with 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX05LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Los Angeles, CAThe activation of the low main rotor rpm warning system for undetermined reasons.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 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 LAX04CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAthe student pilot's improper use of the cyclic control and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a rollover.NTSB LAX04LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Temecula, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX04FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Redlands, CAa loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently turning off the magnetos and his failure to initiate an autorotation and to maintain main rotor rpm. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of an over-the-counter medication that impaired his…NTSB LAX04FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Torrance, CAthe failure of the pilot of the R22 to comply with an ATC clearance.NTSB LAX03FA282Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Encinitas, CAThe student pilot's spatial disorientation and inadvertent descent into the ocean while maneuvering to avoid inclement weather. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision due to his improper approval of his student's preflight preparation…NTSB LAX02LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Fresno, CAThe failure of the flight instructor to ensure maintenance of an adequate terrain clearance altitude while performing low level maneuvers.NTSB LAX02LA213Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Chatsworth, CAThe pilot's inadequate flare resulting in rotor blade contact with the ground. Contributing factors were the high altitude and the airframe vibration for an undetermined reason.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 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.