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
Dec 02, 2025 Chillagoe, AS VH-HFQ Incident Investigation pending
Oct 14, 2025 Colombo, OF PR-PNB Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 09, 2025 Rutland Plains, AS VH-LYD Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 03, 2025 Brogans Creek, OF VH-RDL Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 01, 2025 Anthony Lagoon, AS VH-HGE Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 27, 2025 QLD, AS VH-KNG Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 03, 2025 Workingham, Berkshire, UK G-KKRN Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 24, 2024 Curtin, AS VH-HQH Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 29, 2024 Brasil Novo, OF PY-YVD Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 20, 2024 Municipio de Berazategui, OF LV-RLA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 11, 2024 Cannes Mandelieu, FR F-GJYB Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 07, 2023 Tindal, AS VH-DLD Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 27, 2023 Buchanan, AS VH-PSDC Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 14, 2023 Brady, TX N40506 Fatal (1) substantial
The non-certificated pilot’s failure to ensure the collective friction control was adequately engaged during an on-ground engine run, which resulted i…

The non-certificated pilot’s failure to ensure the collective friction control was adequately engaged during an on-ground engine run, which resulted in the helicopter inadvertently becoming airborne. Contributing to the crash were the pilot’s various physical and mental conditions and his use of potentially impairing medications.

May 03, 2023 Toyoma, JA JA-7875 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 11, 2023 Boa Vista, OF PR-LGT Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 14, 2022 Ramingining, AS VH-LOS Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 02, 2022 Cunderdin, AS VH-RAS Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 10, 2022 Albosaggia, OF I-JADE Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 06, 2022 Lotus Vale, AS VH-NKV Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 27, 2022 Canals, OF LV-KBQ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 25, 2022 Bilinga, AS VH-THM Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 11, 2022 Mitchell, AS VH-VHE Incident minor Investigation pending
Jan 02, 2022 Karamea, NZ ZK-HEQ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 17, 2021 Rauch, OF LV-ZRH Fatal (1) destroyed 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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