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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1998 | FREER, TX | N982SH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor-ground clearance due to his improper flare while hovering. |
| May 26, 1998 | REDHILL AERODRO, UK | BOAM | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Apr 27, 1998 | FRANKLIN, WI | N8331F | Incident | minor | The mechanic's failure to follow the manufacturer's maintenance rebuilding instructions. |
| Mar 31, 1998 | RIVIERA, TX | N2628B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while performing an evasive maneuver to avoid a charging bull, resulting in a tail rotor blade strik…The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while performing an evasive maneuver to avoid a charging bull, resulting in a tail rotor blade strike and the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. Factors were the charging bull and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 15, 1998 | SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA | N4079M | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadvertent pulling of the mixture, instead of the carburetor heat, while preparing for the approach, and the flight instructor's …The student pilot's inadvertent pulling of the mixture, instead of the carburetor heat, while preparing for the approach, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. |
| Nov 22, 1997 | LONG BEACH, CA | N45SG | Incident | substantial |
the flight instructor's failure to thoroughly brief his student on the performance standards of the proposed autorotation and the method to be used fo…the flight instructor's failure to thoroughly brief his student on the performance standards of the proposed autorotation and the method to be used for a positive transfer of controls. The student's failure to verify the performance standards of the autorotation, to recognize an excessive rate of descent, and to relinquish control of the throttle to the instructor were factors in this accident. |
| Nov 15, 1997 | LUBBOCK, TX | N26026 | Incident | substantial |
failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the helicopter during hover out-of-ground-effect. A related factor was: the student pilot's lack …failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the helicopter during hover out-of-ground-effect. A related factor was: the student pilot's lack of experience in flying helicopters. |
| Oct 17, 1997 | POMPANO BEACH, FL | N333PH | Incident | substantial | The improper use of collective control by the dual student which prevented the flight instructor from stopping an uncontrolled roll to the left. |
| Aug 06, 1997 | WILLIMANTIC, CT | N717GT | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot misunderstood the flight instructor's instructions and reduced the engine power to idle, and the Certificated Flight Instructor's de…The student pilot misunderstood the flight instructor's instructions and reduced the engine power to idle, and the Certificated Flight Instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Jun 14, 1997 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | N4041W | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the practice autorotation and his failure to maintain rotor RPM. |
| Sep 06, 1996 | LOREAUVILLE, LA | N80750 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight, resulting in exceeding the maximum gross weight and performance of the helicopte…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight, resulting in exceeding the maximum gross weight and performance of the helicopter. A factor was the high density altitude. |
| Jun 05, 1996 | PASO ROBLES, CA | N2311R | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's loss of control and subsequent dynamic rollover due to his abrupt and excessive use of the collective and anti-torque controls. |
| Apr 19, 1996 | FRANKLIN, LA | N2329K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to refuel the helicopter with the engine (and rotors) operating. Factors relating to the accident were: the g…The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to refuel the helicopter with the engine (and rotors) operating. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition, and close proximity of the vehicle that was allowed to be driven under the turning rotors. |
| May 07, 1995 | MIAMI, FL | N2321X | Incident | substantial |
INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE CFI FOR ALLOWING THE STUDENT TO INITIATE INITIAL FLARE AND POWER RECOVERY AT 100 FEET INSTEAD OF 40 FEET AND 40 FEET INS…INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE CFI FOR ALLOWING THE STUDENT TO INITIATE INITIAL FLARE AND POWER RECOVERY AT 100 FEET INSTEAD OF 40 FEET AND 40 FEET INSTEAD OF 8-10 FEET RESPECTIVELY. ADDITIONALLY, FAILURE OF THE CFI TO COMPLY WITH THE FAA APPROVED FLIGHT MANUALS. |
| Apr 02, 1995 | HEALDSBURG, CA | N2323K | Incident | substantial |
the instructor failed to adequately monitor the student pilot's actions and to react within the control margin necessary to successfully initiate a co…the instructor failed to adequately monitor the student pilot's actions and to react within the control margin necessary to successfully initiate a corrective action. |
| Jan 22, 1995 | PLACITAS, NM | N269ME | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT OPERATED BEYOND THE CLIMB CAPABILITY OF THE HELICOPTER, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND TERRAIN CLEARANCE OVER MOUNTAINOUS RISING TERRA…THE PILOT OPERATED BEYOND THE CLIMB CAPABILITY OF THE HELICOPTER, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND TERRAIN CLEARANCE OVER MOUNTAINOUS RISING TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS TURBULENCE. |
| Jun 17, 1994 | ELIZABETHTOWN, KY | N2346J | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE HELICOPTER WAS OUTSIDE THE HEIGHT-VELOCITY ENVELOPE (F…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE HELICOPTER WAS OUTSIDE THE HEIGHT-VELOCITY ENVELOPE (FOR A SUCCESSFUL AUTOROTATION), WHEN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OCCURRED. |
| May 17, 1992 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N4026Q | Incident | substantial | DELAY BY THE CFI TO TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENTS PREMATURE FLARE. |
| Aug 01, 1991 | WYLIE, TX | N23TV | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE WATER. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY. |
| Apr 06, 1991 | KENT, WA | N24176 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION TO CORRECT THE IMMINENT DYNAMIC ROLLOVER. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH AN…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION TO CORRECT THE IMMINENT DYNAMIC ROLLOVER. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH AND LACK OF TOTOAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE. |
| May 11, 1990 | CHAMBLEE, GA | N2579W | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE STUDENT (RATED) PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER, AND INSUFFICIENT SUPERVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI). |