Robinson R22 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 520 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2005 | Chandler, AZ | N7535Z | Incident | substantial | the certified flight instructor's inadequate use of the antitorque control pedals while adding throttle, which led to a loss of directional control. |
| Jan 18, 2005 | Gulf Port, MS | N26498 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain rotor rpm which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the instructor's inadequ…The student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain rotor rpm which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Jan 16, 2005 | Rialto, CA | N1122R | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's improper use of the cyclic control during a practice autorotation, and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instruct…the student pilot's improper use of the cyclic control during a practice autorotation, and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor. |
| Dec 19, 2004 | Park City, UT | N993RW | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the instructor's inadequate supervision by her failure to assure adequate rotor rpm was …the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the instructor's inadequate supervision by her failure to assure adequate rotor rpm was maintained. |
| 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 |
| Dec 11, 2004 | Los Angeles, CA | N145RJ | Incident | substantial | The activation of the low main rotor rpm warning system for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 27, 2004 | Arlington, WA | N4029Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, resulting in rotor contact with the aircraft's left win…The divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, resulting in rotor contact with the aircraft's left windscreen. The failure of the door pins to be installed was a factor. |
| Nov 27, 2004 | Taumaranui, NZ | ZK-HWP | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 2004 | Madrid, SP | EC-GAU | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 08, 2004 | Eagle Pass, TX | N995JW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing. |
| Sep 18, 2004 | Kona, HI | N22XM | Incident | substantial |
the CFI's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and main rotor rpm, and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the acci…the CFI's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and main rotor rpm, and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the CFI's diverted attention. |
| 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. |
| Sep 14, 2004 | Spanish Fork, UT | N777UH | Minor | substantial |
the instructor's premature flare, resulting in a hard landing, and his failure to align the helicopter with the direction of travel, resulting in a ro…the instructor's premature flare, resulting in a hard landing, and his failure to align the helicopter with the direction of travel, resulting in a rollover.Contributing factors were the low rotor RPM and inadequate airspeed. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined. |
| Sep 05, 2004 | North Las Vegas, NV | N994RW | Serious (1) | substantial | The certified flight instructor's misjudged flare and delayed recovery from the practice autorotation. |
| Sep 04, 2004 | St. Thomas, USA | N176FM | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot-in-command to comply with performance data related to the recommended takeoff profile and his failure to perform remedial act…The failure of the pilot-in-command to comply with performance data related to the recommended takeoff profile and his failure to perform remedial action following reduced tailrotor effectiveness, resulting in subsequent initiation of an autorotation and ditching. |
| Aug 24, 2004 | Logan, UT | N7530D | Incident | substantial |
the instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor speed during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the stud…the instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor speed during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the student's delay in relinquishing the controls and the instructor's improper supervision. |
| Aug 13, 2004 | McIvor Lake, BC, CA | C-FHGH | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 11, 2004 | Sazava, EZ | OK-YIT | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 2004 | Miami, FL | N2566W | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The failure of company maintenance personnel to secure the push/pull tube to the left lug of the non-rotating portion of the swashplate assembly follo…The failure of company maintenance personnel to secure the push/pull tube to the left lug of the non-rotating portion of the swashplate assembly following maintenance, and the inability of the pilot to control the helicopter resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Jul 28, 2004 | Mount Clemens, MI | N103MH | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 05, 2004 | Hillsboro, OR | N856HA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent roll over. Low altitude flight and the pilot's e…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent roll over. Low altitude flight and the pilot's encounter with settling with power were contributing factors. |
| May 30, 2004 | Queensland, AS | VH-MIB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 12, 2004 | Winsted, MN | N2301F | Minor | substantial | The failure of the main rotor drive belts for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's misjudged flare during the autorotation. |
| May 08, 2004 | Genesee Depot, WI | N215WW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor RPM during the hover landing and his inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the hard landing. |
| Apr 27, 2004 | Squaw Valley, CA | N7521P | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over. Also causal was th…the pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate compensation for tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude. |