Robinson R22 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 520 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2006 | Chelsea, MI | N887BC | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter that failed to discover water in the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power while man…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter that failed to discover water in the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate fuel storage, and the low altitude of the helicopter. |
| 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 22, 2006 | Anchorage, AK | N4038M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land the helicopter on an icy airport parking ramp, which resulted in a loss of control on touchdown, and subsequent collision…The pilot's decision to land the helicopter on an icy airport parking ramp, which resulted in a loss of control on touchdown, and subsequent collision with another parked and unoccupied helicopter. |
| Feb 22, 2006 | Scottsdale, AZ | N7512G | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontroll…A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. |
| 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. |
| Jan 17, 2006 | Cape Point, SF | ZS-RXA | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 15, 2006 | Mariental, WA | V5-HSL | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 19, 2005 | Irwindale, CA | N177LH | Incident | destroyed | The pilot failed to maintain adequate main rotor rpm. |
| Sep 23, 2005 | Kamuela, HI | N82001 | Incident | substantial |
The student's misjudged landing flare, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the high…The student's misjudged landing flare, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude. |
| Sep 08, 2005 | Santa Clarita, CA | N8348T | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of the collective control while attempting to free the right skid, which induced a dynamic rollover. |
| Sep 04, 2005 | Rockton, IL | N61LA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's excessive descent rate on approach for landing and the settling with power condition subsequently encountered. Contributing factors were …The pilot's excessive descent rate on approach for landing and the settling with power condition subsequently encountered. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to reduce the descent rate prior to entering the settling with power condition and his failure to execute a go-around. |
| 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. |
| Aug 11, 2005 | Lantana, FL | N8320A | Incident | substantial | The CFI's delayed remedial action to recover from a practice autorotation with planned power recovery resulting in a hard landing. |
| Jul 30, 2005 | New Braunfels, TX | N18VH | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. |
| Jul 22, 2005 | Nashua, NH | N8041J | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during a introductory flight and his inadequate remedial actions. |
| Jul 01, 2005 | Crete, IL | N997SA | Incident | substantial |
The separation of the drive belt, during cruise, leading to the puncturing of the oil cooler and subsequent fire. An additional cause was the pilot's…The separation of the drive belt, during cruise, leading to the puncturing of the oil cooler and subsequent fire. An additional cause was the pilot's restricted lookout during the emergency landing resulting in the hard landing. |
| Jun 25, 2005 | Osage Beach, MO | N7195L | Minor | destroyed | The pilot not maintaining clearance from the water while maneuvering for photographs. |
| Jun 07, 2005 | Wallsburg, UT | N993RW | Incident | substantial |
the flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factor's include the …the flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factor's include the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, the student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, the high density altitude, and the muddy terrain. |
| 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. |
| May 18, 2005 | Rock Springs, TX | N995JW | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a static line. A contributing factor was the low altitude. |
| Apr 27, 2005 | Bandera, TX | N422SH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of control while hovering after encountering settling with power. |
| Mar 24, 2005 | Prescott, AZ | N225G | Incident | substantial |
The company mechanic's improper maintenance actions, which resulted in the total failure of the main rotor drive belt system on approach to landing. …The company mechanic's improper maintenance actions, which resulted in the total failure of the main rotor drive belt system on approach to landing. A factor was the soft terrain. |
| 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. |