Robinson R22 Beta II Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 15 events recorded from 2001 to 2013.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 01, 2013 | Gillett, TX | N3059Q | Serious (2) | substantial | A loss of tail rotor effectiveness while manuevering at low altitude. |
| Sep 24, 2008 | Flagstaff, AZ | N926EL | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in a high density altitude high gross weight condition that exceeded the takeoff performance capability of t…The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in a high density altitude high gross weight condition that exceeded the takeoff performance capability of the helicopter. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm was also causal. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and the uneven high elevation terrain. |
| May 02, 2008 | Prescott, AZ | N331MD | Serious (1) | substantial | The instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action that resulted in ground contact and a rollover. |
| Mar 13, 2008 | Wilmington, NC | N2215R | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm after a partial loss of engine power. |
| Sep 14, 2007 | Oakland, CA | N132SH | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions and to maintain directional control. |
| Jul 24, 2007 | Boise, ID | N147SH | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm resulting in an excessive descent rate and a hard landing. Factors in the accident were the student…The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm resulting in an excessive descent rate and a hard landing. Factors in the accident were the student's failure to relinquish the controls, and the CFI's inadequate supervision. |
| Jul 22, 2007 | San Salvador, ES | HR-ASO | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 18, 2007 | Park City, UT | N712U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during hover taxi. A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition. |
| Feb 27, 2007 | Tulare, CA | N199K | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper use of the collective and cyclic control, which induced a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the certificated flight inst…The student pilot's improper use of the collective and cyclic control, which induced a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. |
| Jul 30, 2005 | New Braunfels, TX | N18VH | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. |
| Jun 07, 2005 | Wallsburg, UT | N993RW | Incident | substantial |
the flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factor's include the …the 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, the high density altitude, and the muddy terrain. |
| Apr 27, 2004 | Squaw Valley, CA | N7521P | Incident | substantial |
the 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 th…the 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 altitude. |
| Jun 09, 2003 | Phoenix, AZ | N727DD | Incident | substantial | The instructor's inadequate supervision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The wind gusts were a factor. |
| Feb 18, 2003 | Kent, TX | N54TR | Minor | substantial |
The 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 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. |
| Oct 30, 2001 | Redrock, NM | N8373T | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and high density altitude. |