Robinson R22 Beta Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 168 events recorded from 1989 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2016 | Asherton, TX | N522KC | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the magneto's internal timing during low-altitude maneuvering. |
| Apr 06, 2016 | Bern, SZ | HB-ZGO | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Sep 24, 2011 | Douglas, WY | N3070S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control of the helicopter while hover taxiing in gusty wind conditions. |
| 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. |
| Aug 05, 2008 | Buffalo, ND | N57UP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive descent rate and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the spray run entry. |
| Mar 18, 2008 | Las Vegas, NM | N3055N | Incident | substantial |
An inadvertent settling with power, and the instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to t…An inadvertent settling with power, and the instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft. |
| Feb 08, 2008 | Houston, TX | N2364B | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper use of the collective and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. |
| Dec 21, 2007 | Pueblo, CO | N844SH | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. |
| Dec 04, 2007 | Fresno, CA | N805EH | Incident | — | Failure of the tail rotor system support bracket during landing. |
| Nov 03, 2007 | Parma, ID | N3189Z | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls while performing a hovering autorotation and the flight instructor's excessive remedial action…The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls while performing a hovering autorotation and the flight instructor's excessive remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Oct 24, 2007 | Long Beach, CA | N7188S | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper execution of low rotor rpm procedures. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, …The 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. |
| Sep 14, 2007 | El Monte, CA | N877HF | Incident | substantial |
a 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…a 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 the forced landing. |
| 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. |
| Aug 10, 2007 | Chino, CA | N10QD | Incident | substantial |
The 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. …The 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. |
| Jul 09, 2007 | Albuquerque, NM | N74536 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an encounter with the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the high de…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an encounter with the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and the power lines. |
| 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. |
| May 25, 2007 | Nashua, NH | N302CH | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's inadvertent entry into a vortex ring state (settling with power). Factors to the accident was the tailwind. |
| May 10, 2007 | Morgan City, LA | N437EM | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Apr 21, 2007 | Spanish Fork, UT | N222MQ | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls, which induced a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's inade…The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls, which induced a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. |
| Apr 21, 2007 | Van Horn, TX | N991RW | Incident | substantial |
Clearance was not maintained after landing by the instructor pilot, which resulted in an on ground collision with the helicopter standing near the ref…Clearance was not maintained after landing by the instructor pilot, which resulted in an on ground collision with the helicopter standing near the refueling pumps. The aircraft standing in the refueling area was a factor. |
| Mar 25, 2007 | Laredo, TX | N854WT | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 13, 2007 | Broomfield, CO | N7681H | Incident | substantial | The instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the windshear. |
| 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. |
| Feb 26, 2007 | Melbourne, FL | N8347V | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following a loss of control in flight. A factor to the accident is that the dual student did not ma…The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following a loss of control in flight. A factor to the accident is that the dual student did not maintain directional control of the helicopter while manuevering, which subsequently caused the instructor to lose control of the helicopter. |
| Feb 19, 2007 | Tucson, AZ | N453SH | Incident | substantial | The failure of the student pilot to maintain an adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor’s failure to maintain control of the aircraft. |