Robinson R22 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 520 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 1990 | SHIRLEY, NY | N9030Z | Incident | substantial | IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE STUDENT PILOT. |
| Jul 27, 1990 | PADUCAH, KY | N9017S | Incident | substantial | THE LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR THRUST DUE TO IMPROPER PART INSTALLATION. |
| Jun 23, 1990 | PINON HILLS, CA | N84378 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. |
| May 30, 1990 | TORRANCE, CA | N8557Z | Incident | substantial | THIS ACCIDENT WAS A DYNAMIC ROLL OVER DUE TO THE RIGHT SKID ENCOUNTERING SOFT SOIL DURING THE FORCED LANDING. |
| May 30, 1990 | CORONA, CA | N90787 | Incident | substantial | THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, FAILUE TO MAINTAIN CORRECT ROTOR RPM, AND IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS. |
| May 26, 1990 | PAYSON, AZ | N528EE | Incident | substantial |
CONTROL INTERFERENCE WHICH THE CFI ENCOUNTERED DURING LANDING FLARE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS RELATED TO THE STUDENT NOT UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATIONS FROM…CONTROL INTERFERENCE WHICH THE CFI ENCOUNTERED DURING LANDING FLARE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS RELATED TO THE STUDENT NOT UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CFI, THE UNCLEAR LANGUAGE AND THE OPERATOR'S INADEQUATE CERTIFICATION OF THE AIRMAN. |
| 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). |
| May 09, 1990 | IRVINE, CA | N9070N | Incident | substantial | THE CFI'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM DURING THE PRACTICE AUTOROTATION. |
| May 08, 1990 | MILLVILLE, NJ | N9071Z | Incident | substantial |
THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS, AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT BY THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI). CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDE…THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS, AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT BY THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI). CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF TOTAL TIME AND EXPERIENCE OF BOTH THE STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR. |
| Mar 24, 1990 | PHILLIPSBURG, OH | N80450 | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RETAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. |
| Mar 16, 1990 | PASO ROBLES, CA | N8079Q | Incident | substantial | THE DUAL STUDENT PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN PROPER ROTOR/ENGINE POWER AND TO RELINQUISH THE THROTTLE CONTROL WHEN THE CFI ATTEMPTED TO REDUCE THE POWER. |
| Feb 01, 1990 | SAN ANGELO, TX | N25318 | Incident | substantial | INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT BY NOT IDENTIFYING AND REMOVING THE TIE-DOWN. |
| Jan 21, 1990 | RAMONA, CA | N2258R | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED A TAILWIND WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, BUT DELAYED THE GO-AROUND. DURING THE GO-AROUND THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND EN…THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED A TAILWIND WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, BUT DELAYED THE GO-AROUND. DURING THE GO-AROUND THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND ENTERED A DESCENT (SETTLING WITH POWER). |
| Oct 19, 1989 | BETHPAGE, NY | N8024W | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE HELICOPTER DURING A POWER OFF AUTOROTATION RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING AND A MAIN ROTOR BLADE SEVERING THE TAILBO…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE HELICOPTER DURING A POWER OFF AUTOROTATION RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING AND A MAIN ROTOR BLADE SEVERING THE TAILBOOM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A GUSTY WIND AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT AND POWERPLANT CONTROLS IN CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICE. |
| Sep 27, 1989 | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | N9078U | Incident | substantial |
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE CFI'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE GEO…IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE CFI'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA, AND THE FENCE. |
| Sep 09, 1989 | KENT, WA | N8034J | Incident | destroyed | THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S FAILURE TO TAKE TIMELY CORRECTIVE ACTION TO RECOVER FROM A LOW ROTOR RPM CONDITION, RESULTING IN IMPACT WITH THE GROUND. |
| Aug 17, 1989 | MANASSAS, VA | N8557H | Incident | substantial |
IMPROPER USE OF THE CYCLIC CONTROL BY THE STUDENT PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO RELINQUISH CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER TO THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI). A CONTRIBUTI…IMPROPER USE OF THE CYCLIC CONTROL BY THE STUDENT PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO RELINQUISH CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER TO THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI). A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE STUDENT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE. |
| Jul 31, 1989 | BRINNON, WA | N933CB | Incident | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT PLANNING. THE HELICOPTER SKID CONTACTED THE WATER AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF CLEARANCE ABOVE THE WATE…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT PLANNING. THE HELICOPTER SKID CONTACTED THE WATER AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF CLEARANCE ABOVE THE WATER. |
| Feb 24, 1989 | HAYWARD, CA | N9076K | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF AIRPORT PERSONNEL TO ASSURE THE TAIWAY WAS FREE OF OBJECTS AFTER THE TAXIWAY WAS PAINTED. |
| Sep 19, 1988 | YOSEMITE, CA | N9077N | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 27, 1988 | GAITHERSBURG, MD | N8559A | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 05, 1988 | ASHBURNHAM, MA | N90789 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 18, 1988 | COPAKE FALLS, NY | N622SC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 17, 1988 | MEKORYUK, AK | N9076D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 21, 1988 | PASO ROBLES, CA | N32Y | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |