Robinson R22 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 520 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

520

All Events

278

Incidents

72

Minor

47

Serious

112

Fatal (157 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 30, 1998 SALINAS, CA N8340D Serious (1) destroyed The failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while practicing autorotations.
Aug 26, 1998 DUNCANNON, PA N9067G Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's disregard of the fuel condition during the preflight which resulted in a takeoff with contaminated fuel and a loss of power. A factor wa…

The pilot's disregard of the fuel condition during the preflight which resulted in a takeoff with contaminated fuel and a loss of power. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.

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.

May 01, 1996 SANTA ANA, CA N9070N Serious (1) destroyed the pilot misjudged the helicopter's distance and altitude and failed to attain the proper descent rate.
Jun 26, 1995 WINDEMERE, FL N869BD Serious (2) substantial
THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND IN THAT HE FAILED TO DRAIN ALL THE WATER FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM, RESULTING IN AN TOTAL LOSS …

THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND IN THAT HE FAILED TO DRAIN ALL THE WATER FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM, RESULTING IN AN TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED BY THE PILOT DURING THE AUTOROTATION.

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.
May 31, 1993 SANDWICH, IL N44227 Serious (1) substantial
THE FIXED-WING STUDENT PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN ATTEMPTING TO FLY A ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT, AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL IN-FLIGHT. THE PILOT'S I…

THE FIXED-WING STUDENT PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN ATTEMPTING TO FLY A ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT, AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL IN-FLIGHT. THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE TRAINING IN ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT WAS A FACTOR.

Jul 11, 1991 EL CERRITO, CA N4070H Serious (1) substantial THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S IMPROPER SLOPE TAKEOFF TECHNIQUE.
Apr 20, 1991 PHOENIX, AZ N4066J Serious (1) substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MAIN ROTOR RPM. FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT PLANNING.
Sep 07, 1990 BEATTY, NV N85594 Serious (1) substantial
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN INADEQUATE CRUISE ALTITUDE AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS RELATED TO THE HIGH DENSIT…

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN INADEQUATE CRUISE ALTITUDE AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS RELATED TO THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, RISING TERRAIN, AND THE PILOT'S DELAYED AND IMPROPER USE OF THE COLLECTIVE.

Aug 09, 1990 ELLENSBURG, WA N9072N Serious (1) substantial THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY LEVEL OFF THE HELICOPTER AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN.
Jan 22, 1990 PARLIER, CA N8013K Serious (1) destroyed
THE PILOT'S FLIGHT INTO THE KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER AND HIS INADVERTENT DESCENT TO THE GROUND. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE FOG CONDITION AND SPATI…

THE PILOT'S FLIGHT INTO THE KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER AND HIS INADVERTENT DESCENT TO THE GROUND. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE FOG CONDITION AND SPATIAL DISORIENTATION OF THE PILOT.

Sep 14, 1989 HILLSBORO, OR N358JS Serious (1) substantial THE PILOT MISJUDGING ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED.
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.

Jan 17, 1988 SUN CITY, AZ N90165 Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 24, 1986 HARBORTON, VA N24684 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1986 ISLAMORADA, FL N2385X Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 23, 1985 SONORA, TX N9074U Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 20, 1985 GLADSTONE, NE N8386B Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 21, 1984 FRENCHMAN'BAYOU, AR N9073Y Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 31, 1984 ANDREWS, TX N9075Y Serious substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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