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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |