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NTSB investigations: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, 2003

34 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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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
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  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2003
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NTSB LAX04LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Temecula, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 20, 2003 · N7189U · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Dec 15, 2003 · N1225D · DestroyedNTSB FTW04CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Spring, TXThe CFI's delay in taking remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. An excessive descent rate was a contributing factor.Dec 8, 2003 · N747LF · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 18, 2003 · N7193J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Torrance, CAthe failure of the pilot of the R22 to comply with an ATC clearance.Nov 6, 2003 · N206TV · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CHI04LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Argusville, NDThe altitude/clearance not maintained from transmission wire(s) by the pilot during an unknown phase of flight. The transmission wire(s) were a contributing factor.Sep 5, 2003 · N2301F · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Aug 25, 2003 · N8049V · DestroyedNTSB 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.Aug 25, 2003 · N731BA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Robinson R22 Beta · Odessa, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain the proper airspeed during the practice 180-degree autorotational landing and his failure to maintain main rotor rpm resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the delay by the designated pilot…Aug 20, 2003 · N129YE · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · West Palm Beach, FLThe poor judgment by the pilot-in-command of the airplane for his initiation of takeoff after the helicopter pilot had announced intention to perform a 180-degree autorotation to the runway, and the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout resulting…Aug 16, 2003 · N8785L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Tulalip, WAA loss of control for unknown reasons.Jul 22, 2003 · N7190K · DestroyedNTSB CHI03FA218Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22-Beta · Flint, MIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inadequate decision to land on an unsuitable area.Jul 20, 2003 · N131MH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Waimea, HIThe certified flight instructor (CFI) delayed remedial action in response to the excessive descent rate initiated by the student during the practice autorotation. Also causal, was the CFI's inadequate supervision of the student during the flight. A possible…Jul 7, 2003 · N8318A · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 2, 2003 · N7001Z · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 1, 2003 · N7508E · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jun 28, 2003 · N332MD · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Nashua, NHThe pilot's failure to determine the wind direction, which resulted in a hard, tailwind landing.Jun 27, 2003 · N185MH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Dexter, MOThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires during the aerial application flight. Factors contributing to the accident were the helicopter's low altitude and the transmission wires.Jun 25, 2003 · N933CB · DestroyedNTSB 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…Jun 16, 2003 · N7185K · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing high winds.Jun 12, 2003 · N7198H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's improper use of the throttle control, the certified flight instructor (CFI) inadequate supervision, and the student's control interference, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm.Jun 11, 2003 · N7508D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Phoenix, AZThe instructor's inadequate supervision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The wind gusts were a factor.Jun 9, 2003 · N727DD · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Encinal, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.Jun 8, 2003 · N854WT · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 3, 2003 · N23428 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.Jun 1, 2003 · N991RW · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · West Jordan, UTThe loss of power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the instructor's inadequate supervision. The instructor's delayed remedial action as a contributing factor.May 24, 2003 · N7176S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Waterford, PAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the collision with the wire. Factors in the accident were the concealment of the poles by trees, the lack of contrast between the wire and grass field.Apr 20, 2003 · N7192M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Ardmore, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during liftoff. A contributing factor was the inadvertent encounter of propeller blast from the other airplane starting at the time of takeoff.Apr 20, 2003 · N2341Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Mabton, WAA partial loss of power, for undetermined reasons, during a shallow approach, that ultimately lead to a situation where the pilot found it necessary to attempt a forced landing while the helicopter was moving slightly sideways. Factors include rough/uneven…Mar 30, 2003 · N2629Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Kent, TXThe loss of main rotor drive due to a drive belt separation resulting in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Feb 18, 2003 · N54TR · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Feb 12, 2003 · N74842 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe private pilots improper use of flight controls during a run on landing resulting in a roll over.Feb 1, 2003 · N528EE · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Pittsfield, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control, which resulted in a rollover. Factors in this accident were the night light conditions, ice covered ramp and a snowbank.Jan 25, 2003 · N7198U · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jan 14, 2003 · N530DB · Substantial damage