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 24, 2021 | Limpopo Providance, OF | ZS-ROA | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 06, 2020 | Rio De Janeiro, BR | PR-OEA | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 15, 2019 | San Antonio, TX | N511HE | Minor | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction's improper cyclic control input during landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover, and the flight instructor's impr…The pilot receiving instruction's improper cyclic control input during landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover, and the flight instructor's improper decision to practice landings in tall grass in gusting wind conditions. |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Corvallis, OR | N4085T | Minor | substantial |
The student helicopter pilot’s inadequate torque pedal application during practice approaches with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control…The student helicopter pilot’s inadequate torque pedal application during practice approaches with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent hard landing. |
| May 02, 2018 | Panama City, FL | N923SM | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to properly remove and secure the tie-down ropes during the preflight inspection, which resulted in the ropes becoming entangled i…The pilot's failure to properly remove and secure the tie-down ropes during the preflight inspection, which resulted in the ropes becoming entangled in the rotor head swashplate and pitch control rods during flight and the subsequent loss of pitch control. |
| Aug 02, 2016 | Prescott, AZ | N22UH | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to address a low rotor rpm condition, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and a subsequent har…The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to address a low rotor rpm condition, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and a subsequent hard landing. |
| Jun 19, 2014 | Moscow Mills, MO | N784SH | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to correct the student pilot’s use of an excessive descent rate during a practice autorotation, which …The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to correct the student pilot’s use of an excessive descent rate during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 11, 2012 | Monticello, UT | N7135J | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the helicopter settling and subsequentl…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the helicopter settling and subsequently colliding with the ground. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot had insufficient altitude to accomplish a successful recovery. |
| Apr 10, 2011 | Lake Charles, LA | N372LE | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of control of the helicopter while in a hover. |
| Jun 21, 2009 | Del Ray Beach, FL | N2306T | Minor | substantial | An in-flight failure of the main drive vee belts. |
| Sep 11, 2008 | Prescott, AZ | N227GH | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. |
| Mar 15, 2008 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | N489TJ | Minor | substantial | The certified flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action which resulted in an unsuccessful autorotation. |
| Jul 24, 2007 | Boise, ID | N147SH | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm resulting in an excessive descent rate and a hard landing. Factors in the accident were the student…The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm resulting in an excessive descent rate and a hard landing. Factors in the accident were the student's failure to relinquish the controls, and the CFI's inadequate supervision. |
| Mar 20, 2007 | Taylorsville, UT | N74347 | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during the flare/touchdown while practicing an autorotation which resulted in a hard land…The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during the flare/touchdown while practicing an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. A factor which contributed to the accident was the downdraft wind condition. |
| Nov 21, 2006 | Lakeland, FL | N2302A | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff resulting in a roll over. |
| Apr 08, 2006 | Tooele, UT | N921U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. …The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition. |
| Feb 15, 2006 | El Monte, CA | N23617 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in the helicopter dynamically rolling over. |
| Aug 27, 2005 | Boise, ID | N845SH | Minor | substantial |
Inadequate communications between the certified flight instructor and student pilot, and the student pilot's delay in relinquishing controls resulting…Inadequate communications between the certified flight instructor and student pilot, and the student pilot's delay in relinquishing controls resulting in a hard landing during a practice autorotation. |
| Aug 25, 2005 | Falcon, CO | N777UH | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while conducting a hovering maneuver. |
| Jun 25, 2005 | Osage Beach, MO | N7195L | Minor | destroyed | The pilot not maintaining clearance from the water while maneuvering for photographs. |
| May 23, 2005 | Provo, UT | N553SH | Minor | substantial | the dual student’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and the inadequate supervision by the instructor. |
| May 19, 2005 | St. George, UT | N983KC | Minor | substantial | the pilot's improper autorotation. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. |
| Feb 16, 2005 | Owasso, OK | N322DA | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to verify that the student had the flight controls and his delayed remedial action. |
| Dec 15, 2004 | Provo, UT | N333UH | Minor | substantial |
the flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inability to detect a d…the flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inability to detect a descent because of the obscuration between the water and the horizon due to the gray sky |
| Sep 16, 2004 | Spanish Fork, UT | N7533E | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a practice autorotation, and the flight instructor's improper flare. A contributing factor w…the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a practice autorotation, and the flight instructor's improper flare. A contributing factor was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. |