NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, 1990
17 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
| 1985 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 4 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1990
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1990
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 LAX91FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22Beta · Simi Valley, CAA divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, which resulted in rotor contact to the tailboom and cockpit.NTSB LAX91LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Paso Robles, CAThe pilot's delay in taking appropriate remedial action. A factor in the accident was the flight's encounter with a tailwind during the termination phase of the auto rotation.NTSB NYC91LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Woonsocket, RIPilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the terrain to avoid getting the right skid caught in the grass, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB MIA91LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 B · Opa Locka, FLFailure to use carburetor heat.NTSB FTW90LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Albany, TXFuel starvation power loss due to the inadvertent movement of the fuel selector valve by the passenger.NTSB LAX90LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's improper aircraft handling at a low altitude which resulted in a rate of descent that could not be arrested prior to colliding with the ground.NTSB FTW90GA146Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRobinson R22B · Tahlequah, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude.NTSB LAX90LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Sacramento, CAThe instructor pilot's failure to follow the aircraft manufacturer's checklist by neglecting to apply full carburetor heat at low power settings.NTSB LAX90FA202Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Payson, AZControl interference which the CFI encountered during landing flare. Contributing factors related to the student not understanding communications from the CFI, the unclear language and the operator's inadequate certification of the airman.NTSB ATL90FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Griffin, GALoss of engine power for an unknown reason. The presence of trees in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB ATL90LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Chamblee, GAFailure of the student (rated) pilot to maintain control of the helicopter, and insufficient supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI).NTSB LAX90LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Irvine, CAThe cfi's failure to maintain rotor RPM during the practice autorotation.NTSB BFO90LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Prnc Frederick, MDThe pilot's improper planning/decision by not shutting down the engine or assuring the helicopter was properly attended,when he deplaned.NTSB LAX90LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Paso Robles, CAThe dual student pilot failed to maintain proper rotor/engine power and to relinquish the throttle control when the CFI attempted to reduce the power.NTSB LAX90LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Corona, CAHelicopter rolling over in a dirt field after the pilot was demonstrating an engine faiure and autorotation maneuver.NTSB FTW90LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · San Angelo, TXInadequate preflight by the pilot by not identifying and removing the tie-down.NTSB LAX90LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Parlier, CAThe pilot's flight into the known adverse weather and his inadvertent descent to the ground. Factors in the accident were: the fog condition and spatial disorientation of the pilot.