Robinson R22 Beta Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 168 events recorded from 1989 to 2025.

168

All Events

96

Incidents

29

Minor

17

Serious

25

Fatal (33 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
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
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 20, 2007 Taylorsville, UT N74347 Minor substantial
The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during the flare/touchdown while practicing an autorotation which resulted in a hard land…

The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during the flare/touchdown while practicing an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. A factor which contributed to the accident was the downdraft wind condition.

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.
Jan 11, 2007 Lakeland, FL N8050Z Incident substantial
The flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover during landing. A factor associate…

The flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the inadvertent dynamic rollover.

Nov 21, 2006 Santa Clarita, CA N994HV Incident substantial
the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the instructor's failure to arrest the descent, which resulted in a dynamic rollov…

the 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 to a tail wind condition.

Oct 16, 2006 Monticello, UT N224VR Incident substantial an airframe vibration for reasons undetermined, resulting in the pilot performing a precautionary landing, and obstacle clearance not possible.
Oct 15, 2006 Hope, NM N75262 Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors in this accident included the sudden wind shift and high density altitude, res…

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors in this accident included the sudden wind shift and high density altitude, resulting in the helicopter settling with power, and the high vegetation.

Oct 08, 2006 Upland, CA N821SH Incident substantial Disconnection of the throttle control linkage due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.
Aug 28, 2006 Frederick, MD N2649D Incident substantial The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a hovering autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and inadvertent dynamic rollover.
Aug 10, 2006 Tucson, AZ N7059S Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to reverse direction. Contributing factors were t…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to reverse direction. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, that exceeded the helicopter's performance capability, and the rising mountainous terrain.

Apr 25, 2006 Brook, IN N7197K Incident substantial
The pilot's intentional decision to leave the helicopter unattended with the engines running which resulted in a dynamic rollover. The inadvertent dy…

The pilot's intentional decision to leave the helicopter unattended with the engines running which resulted in a dynamic rollover. The inadvertent dynamic rollover was a factor.

Apr 13, 2006 Chelsea, MI N887BC Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter that failed to discover water in the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power while man…

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter that failed to discover water in the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate fuel storage, and the low altitude of the helicopter.

Apr 08, 2006 Tooele, UT N921U Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. …

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.

Dec 19, 2005 Irwindale, CA N177LH Incident destroyed The pilot failed to maintain adequate main rotor rpm.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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