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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 01, 2013 | Gillett, TX | N3059Q | Serious (2) | substantial | A loss of tail rotor effectiveness while manuevering at low altitude. |
| Jul 21, 2009 | Jerome, AZ | N747ER | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm's, and the certified flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| 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. |
| Jan 08, 2008 | North Palm Bch, FL | N179SH | Serious (1) | substantial | A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Nov 20, 2007 | Ramona, CA | N463SH | Serious (1) | substantial |
An excessive descent rate during a simulated 180-degree power-off autorotation, and the flight instructor's failure to initiate corrective action in t…An excessive descent rate during a simulated 180-degree power-off autorotation, and the flight instructor's failure to initiate corrective action in time to keep the helicopter from impacting the terrain. |
| May 18, 2005 | Rock Springs, TX | N995JW | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a static line. A contributing factor was the low altitude. |
| Sep 05, 2004 | North Las Vegas, NV | N994RW | Serious (1) | substantial | The certified flight instructor's misjudged flare and delayed recovery from the practice autorotation. |
| Dec 20, 2003 | Temecula, CA | N7189U | Serious (1) | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 25, 2003 | Ozona, TX | N731BA | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to hover out of ground effect, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the lack of suita…The pilot's decision to hover out of ground effect, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain. |
| Aug 16, 2003 | West Palm Beach, FL | N341ZG | Serious (1) | substantial |
The poor judgment by the pilot-in-command of the airplane for his initiation of takeoff after the helicopter pilot had announced intention to perform …The poor judgment by the pilot-in-command of the airplane for his initiation of takeoff after the helicopter pilot had announced intention to perform a 180-degree autorotation to the runway, and the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout resulting in the in-flight collision. |
| Jul 02, 2002 | Chatsworth, CA | N4072T | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in rotor blade contact with the ground. Contributing factors were the high altitude and the airframe vibration…The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in rotor blade contact with the ground. Contributing factors were the high altitude and the airframe vibration for an undetermined reason. |
| Mar 29, 2002 | North Las Vegas, NV | N7040C | Serious (1) | substantial |
The failure of the flight instructor to properly judge the landing flare and add adequate cyclic, resulting in a hard landing which collapsed the left…The failure of the flight instructor to properly judge the landing flare and add adequate cyclic, resulting in a hard landing which collapsed the left skid. The wind gusts were a factor. |
| 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. |
| Aug 24, 1997 | TERRELL, TX | N8057Z | Serious (1) | substantial |
the student pilot's premature flare for landing from an autorotation, and the ensuing loss of rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor r…the student pilot's premature flare for landing from an autorotation, and the ensuing loss of rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was: partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). |
| Jul 25, 1997 | CHANDLER, AZ | N4008D | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The CFI's failure to recognize and correct for a vortex ring state, and his improper use of the flight controls, which resulted in the loss of control…The CFI's failure to recognize and correct for a vortex ring state, and his improper use of the flight controls, which resulted in the loss of control and uncontrolled descent. |
| Sep 30, 1993 | DEMING, NM | N2360B | Serious (2) | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION. FACTORS WERE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE OVER GROSS WEIGHT CONDITION OF THE AIRCRAFT. |
| Sep 14, 1989 | HILLSBORO, OR | N358JS | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT MISJUDGING ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED. |