Robinson R22 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 520 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 1997 | POMPANO BEACH, FL | N333PH | Incident | substantial | The improper use of collective control by the dual student which prevented the flight instructor from stopping an uncontrolled roll to the left. |
| Aug 06, 1997 | WILLIMANTIC, CT | N717GT | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot misunderstood the flight instructor's instructions and reduced the engine power to idle, and the Certificated Flight Instructor's de…The student pilot misunderstood the flight instructor's instructions and reduced the engine power to idle, and the Certificated Flight Instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Jun 14, 1997 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | N4041W | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the practice autorotation and his failure to maintain rotor RPM. |
| May 16, 1997 | BOISE, ID | N2328W | Incident | substantial |
improper handling of the helicopter by the student pilot/applicant, during a hover autorotation, which resulted in loss of tail rotor effectiveness. …improper handling of the helicopter by the student pilot/applicant, during a hover autorotation, which resulted in loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The check pilot's inadequate remedial action was a related factor. |
| Jan 31, 1997 | WIGGINS, MS | N8319T | Incident | substantial | the student pilot misjudged rotor blade clearance from a utility pole, which resulted in a collision. The proximity of the pole was a related factor. |
| Dec 22, 1996 | ISLIP, NY | N8414H | Incident | substantial | The students pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Sep 06, 1996 | LOREAUVILLE, LA | N80750 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight, resulting in exceeding the maximum gross weight and performance of the helicopte…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight, resulting in exceeding the maximum gross weight and performance of the helicopter. A factor was the high density altitude. |
| Jul 19, 1996 | MORGAN HILL, CA | N730SH | Incident | substantial |
The student's improper reaction to an engine/main rotor overspeed condition, and his failure to achieve the proper zero airspeed nose high attitude du…The student's improper reaction to an engine/main rotor overspeed condition, and his failure to achieve the proper zero airspeed nose high attitude during a touchdown from an autorotation. |
| Jun 05, 1996 | PASO ROBLES, CA | N2311R | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's loss of control and subsequent dynamic rollover due to his abrupt and excessive use of the collective and anti-torque controls. |
| Apr 19, 1996 | FRANKLIN, LA | N2329K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to refuel the helicopter with the engine (and rotors) operating. Factors relating to the accident were: the g…The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to refuel the helicopter with the engine (and rotors) operating. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition, and close proximity of the vehicle that was allowed to be driven under the turning rotors. |
| Mar 23, 1996 | FAIRFIELD, NJ | N221CW | Incident | substantial | the flight instructor's inadequate supervision in that he delayed corrective action in recovering the low rotor RPM resulting in a loss of control. |
| Feb 24, 1996 | GARLAND, TX | N8141L | Incident | substantial | Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and tail rotor clearance from the terrain, while demonstrating rearward movement in a hover. |
| Nov 24, 1995 | FRESNO, CA | N90452 | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain proper control of the helicopter, while in a hover. |
| Jun 09, 1995 | DON-TORCUATO, AR | LVRBD | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 07, 1995 | MIAMI, FL | N2321X | Incident | substantial |
INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE CFI FOR ALLOWING THE STUDENT TO INITIATE INITIAL FLARE AND POWER RECOVERY AT 100 FEET INSTEAD OF 40 FEET AND 40 FEET INS…INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE CFI FOR ALLOWING THE STUDENT TO INITIATE INITIAL FLARE AND POWER RECOVERY AT 100 FEET INSTEAD OF 40 FEET AND 40 FEET INSTEAD OF 8-10 FEET RESPECTIVELY. ADDITIONALLY, FAILURE OF THE CFI TO COMPLY WITH THE FAA APPROVED FLIGHT MANUALS. |
| Apr 02, 1995 | HEALDSBURG, CA | N2323K | Incident | substantial |
the instructor failed to adequately monitor the student pilot's actions and to react within the control margin necessary to successfully initiate a co…the instructor failed to adequately monitor the student pilot's actions and to react within the control margin necessary to successfully initiate a corrective action. |
| Jan 22, 1995 | PLACITAS, NM | N269ME | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT OPERATED BEYOND THE CLIMB CAPABILITY OF THE HELICOPTER, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND TERRAIN CLEARANCE OVER MOUNTAINOUS RISING TERRA…THE PILOT OPERATED BEYOND THE CLIMB CAPABILITY OF THE HELICOPTER, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND TERRAIN CLEARANCE OVER MOUNTAINOUS RISING TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS TURBULENCE. |
| Jun 17, 1994 | ELIZABETHTOWN, KY | N2346J | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE HELICOPTER WAS OUTSIDE THE HEIGHT-VELOCITY ENVELOPE (F…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE HELICOPTER WAS OUTSIDE THE HEIGHT-VELOCITY ENVELOPE (FOR A SUCCESSFUL AUTOROTATION), WHEN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OCCURRED. |
| Mar 04, 1994 | LONG BEACH, CA | N2327C | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper use of the collective and tail rotor controls, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Jan 16, 1994 | GURABO, PR | N193HC | Incident | substantial |
COMPLETE SEPARATION OF ONE OF THE TWO VEE-BELTS, AND COMPLETE SEPARATION OF 1/2 OF THE REMAINING BELT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGH…COMPLETE SEPARATION OF ONE OF THE TWO VEE-BELTS, AND COMPLETE SEPARATION OF 1/2 OF THE REMAINING BELT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE AUTOROTATIVE LANDING. |
| Oct 31, 1993 | SANTA ROSA, CA | N8452Z | Incident | substantial |
the separation of the tail rotor due to a collision with a mylar balloon and the subsequent hard landing during an autorotation. A factor in the acci…the separation of the tail rotor due to a collision with a mylar balloon and the subsequent hard landing during an autorotation. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which limited the pilot's ability to see and avoid the balloon. |
| Sep 19, 1993 | SCOTTDALE, PA | N88RD | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING AND HIS DELAY IN PERFORMING REMEDIAL ACTION. |
| Aug 27, 1993 | BETHALTO, IL | N9071S | Incident | substantial | the pilot-in-command's not maintaining rotor RPM. |
| Aug 04, 1993 | MIAMI, FL | N24049 | Incident | substantial |
THE COMMERCIAL RATED STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO INSURE THE INSTRUCTOR HAD TAKEN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS FAILURE TO PROPER…THE COMMERCIAL RATED STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO INSURE THE INSTRUCTOR HAD TAKEN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPERVISE THE STUDENT WHICH RESULTED IN THE STUDENT LETTING GO OF THE CONTROLS WHILE IN A HOVER. |
| Jul 28, 1993 | VENICE, CA | N23517 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain proper main rotor RPM, altitude, and airspeed during the performance of a steep turn. Inadequate in-flight plann…The failure of the pilot to maintain proper main rotor RPM, altitude, and airspeed during the performance of a steep turn. Inadequate in-flight planning and overconfidence in the pilot's abilities were factors in this accident. |