Robinson R22 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 520 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 1989 | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | N8477B | Minor | substantial | IMPROPERLY USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER. |
| Aug 02, 1989 | PALM SPRINGS, CA | N971JG | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY MANIPULATE THE THROTTLE CONTROL TO MAINTAIN ENGINE/ROTOR RPM AND HIS DECISION TO ENTER AN AUTOROTATION (FORCED LANDING…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY MANIPULATE THE THROTTLE CONTROL TO MAINTAIN ENGINE/ROTOR RPM AND HIS DECISION TO ENTER AN AUTOROTATION (FORCED LANDING). HIS EAGERNESS TO LAND AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| 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. |
| Jul 02, 1989 | AUSTIN, TX | N888CG | Minor | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN A SITUATION WHERE HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM. FACTORS RELATED TO…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN A SITUATION WHERE HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH TEMPERATURE, TAILWIND, AND TREES. |
| Apr 20, 1989 | STOCKTON, CA | N26198 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
POOR JUDGEMENT OF THE PILOT BY FLYING WHILE PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED FROM CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL & DRUGS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. THE…POOR JUDGEMENT OF THE PILOT BY FLYING WHILE PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED FROM CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL & DRUGS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. THE LIGHT CONDITION (AT NIGHT) AND THE OBSTRUCTIONS (POWER LINES AND BUILDING) WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. |
| 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. |
| Jan 22, 1989 | SANTA BARBARA, CA | N8529C | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE, PROPER AIRSPEED FOR THE REDUCED VISIBILITY, AND AN ADEQUATE VISUAL OUTLOOK TO AVOID A COLLISION WI…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE, PROPER AIRSPEED FOR THE REDUCED VISIBILITY, AND AN ADEQUATE VISUAL OUTLOOK TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH POWER TRANSMISSION CABLE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO FOG. |
| Nov 29, 1988 | SHARON, MA | N9035U | Minor | substantial | ENGINE POWER LOSS WHILE LANDING DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. |
| Oct 30, 1988 | LOWER LAKE, CA | N2627K | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 1988 | ORLANDO, FL | N2628B | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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 |
| Jun 06, 1988 | BAKERSFIELD, CA | N2634N | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 21, 1988 | PASO ROBLES, CA | N32Y | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 17, 1988 | SUN CITY, AZ | N90165 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 03, 1987 | MORAGA, CA | N8475A | Fatal (2) | destroyed | A DIVERGENCE OF THE MAIN ROTOR FROM ITS NORMAL PLANE OF ROTATION FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, WHICH RESULTED IN ROTOR CONTACT WITH THE COCKPIT AREA. |
| Aug 05, 1987 | BURRVILLE, RI | N2285Z | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 1987 | STERLING, MA | N9078Z | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 03, 1987 | SO. WINDSOR, CT | N2287L | Fatal (2) | destroyed | A LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Apr 12, 1987 | POTTSTOWN, PA | N85570 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 1987 | MYERSVILLE, MD | N9073Y | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 08, 1987 | BRINNON, WA | N9076Y | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |