Robinson R22 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 520 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2000 | SAN DIEGO, CA | N7078B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an inadequate takeoff area which precluded his ability to remain in ground effect until entering translational lift and resul…The pilot's selection of an inadequate takeoff area which precluded his ability to remain in ground effect until entering translational lift and resulted in his failure to maintain main rotor rpm. |
| Jan 27, 2000 | SARITA, TX | N2330F | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jan 22, 2000 | PIRU, CA | N4072T | Incident | substantial | Failure of the pilot to maintain control after encountering a dynamic rollover. |
| Dec 03, 1999 | MINDEN, NV | N7183Y | Incident | substantial |
the result of a foreign object contacting the tail rotor blade(s) while the aircraft was hover taxiing, which caused blade separation with subsequent …the result of a foreign object contacting the tail rotor blade(s) while the aircraft was hover taxiing, which caused blade separation with subsequent loss of anti-torque (lateral) control. |
| Oct 21, 1999 | JONESBORO, AR | N2301C | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to recover from a low rotor rpm situation. A factor was the student's failure to maintain ade…The flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to recover from a low rotor rpm situation. A factor was the student's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm. |
| Sep 26, 1999 | ST. GEORGE, UT | N8360J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors included the pilot concentrating on the maneuver being practiced to such an extent that he was inatten…The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors included the pilot concentrating on the maneuver being practiced to such an extent that he was inattentive to outside surroundings, and the sun glare. |
| Sep 18, 1999 | TUCUMCARI, NM | N8497Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was a reduced visual detection due to background vegetation and terrain. |
| Jul 23, 1999 | SPRING GREEN, WI | N2313D | Incident | substantial | the pilots failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor was the wire. |
| Jul 03, 1999 | THERIOT, LA | N8360T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a contaminated fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of sui…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a contaminated fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. |
| Jun 02, 1999 | GLENNALLEN, AK | N1929T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were a downdraft, and uneven terrain. |
| May 21, 1999 | EAST TROY, WI | N215WW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper approach to landing A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's inadvertent settling with power. |
| Apr 29, 1999 | LARES, PR | N2314T | Incident | substantial | The improper touchdown by the pilot resulting in dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Mar 25, 1999 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N8354Z | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor allowed the rotor rpm to decay during an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 17, 1999 | FREER, TX | N971SL | Incident | substantial | The passenger's inadvertent interference with the cyclic control which consequently restricted the control's movement. |
| Aug 21, 1998 | RAMONA, CA | N2335Q | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm while practicing autorotations and subsequent hard landing and roll over. |
| 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 |
| May 22, 1998 | SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA | N2312N | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing was wind gusts. |
| May 16, 1998 | SAN JOSE, CA | N2332G | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| 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. |
| Jan 31, 1998 | OXNARD, CA | N2308X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper use of the collective during the initiation of the rollover, which prevented the recovery from the condition. |
| 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. |