Robinson R22 accidents
The NTSB database holds 669 accidents and incidents involving the Robinson R22, recorded between 1975 to 2026. 127 of them were fatal (19%), and 176 people died.
The deadliest year was 2012, with 9 deaths.
The phase of flight recorded most often is landing (10 records).
Most of these records are from United States, Australia and Brazil.
32 of these records cannot be placed at all, so they appear in the list below but not on the map.
For 66 of them the NTSB recorded no coordinates, so their position on the map is approximate.
669
Records
127
Fatal
176
Deaths
19%
Share fatal
1975 to 2026
Period
Show these on the map
637 of 669 can be placed
(66 approximate)
By decade
All 669 records by number of deaths, then by date
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2002 | Robinson R22 BETA | North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Silver State Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 29 Mar 2002 | Robinson R22 BETA | North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Silver State Flight School | Serious injuries | - |
| 21 Feb 2002 | Robinson R22 BETA | Glendora, California, United States | Universal Air Academy | No injuries | - |
| 11 Jan 2002 | Robinson R22 BETA | Renton, Washington, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Jan 2002 | Robinson R22 | East Troy, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Nov 2001 | Robinson R22 BETA | Lambertville, Michigan, United States | Edward G. Binkelman | No injuries | - |
| 30 Oct 2001 | Robinson R22 BETA II | Redrock, New Mexico, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 26 Sep 2001 | Robinson R22 BETA | East Troy, Wisconsin, United States | WW Helicopters LLC | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Aug 2001 | Robinson R22 | Islip, New York, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Jul 2001 | Robinson R22 BETA | Hayward, California, United States | Sierra Academy of Aeronautics, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 May 2001 | Robinson R22 | Raymondville, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Apr 2001 | Robinson R22 BETA | Fortuna, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Mar 2001 | Robinson R22 | Okeechobee, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 Mar 2001 | Robinson R22 BETA | Buffalo, Wyoming, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Robinson R22 | Alvarado, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Feb 2001 | Robinson R22 | Seattle, Washington, United States | Classic Helicopter Corp. | Minor injuries | - |
| 12 Feb 2001 | Robinson R22 BETA | Parkland, Florida, United States | Volar Helicopters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Robinson R22 | Long Beach, Mississippi, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Dec 2000 | Robinson R22 | Sunnyvale, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 14 Dec 2000 | Robinson R22 BETA | North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | West Air Helicopters | Minor injuries | - |
| 11 Dec 2000 | Robinson R22 | Marathon, Florida, United States | Volar Helicopters Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 3 Oct 2000 | Robinson R22 BETA | Long Beach, California, United States | Helistream, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Jun 2000 | Robinson R22 BETA | Indiantown, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 May 2000 | Robinson R22 BETA | Ham Lake, Minnesota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Jan 2000 | Robinson R22 BETA | Sarita, Texas, United States | Mesquite Helicopter Sevice | No injuries | - |
| 3 Dec 1999 | Robinson R22 MARINER II | Minden, Nevada, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 21 Oct 1999 | Robinson R22 BETA | Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States | Tony Bonham Helicopters Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 26 Sep 1999 | Robinson R22 | St. George, Utah, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Jul 1999 | Robinson R22 | Spring Green, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 Jul 1999 | Robinson R22 BETA | Theriot, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Jun 1999 | Robinson R22 | Glennallen, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 21 May 1999 | Robinson R22 BETA | East Troy, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Apr 1999 | Robinson R22 BETA | Lares | Jose O. Reyes | No injuries | - |
| 25 Mar 1999 | Robinson R22 BETA | Englewood, Colorado, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Feb 1999 | Robinson R22-B2 | Freer, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 30 Jan 1999 | Robinson R22 | Pompano Beach, Florida, United States | Heliflite | Serious injuries | - |
| 26 Aug 1998 | Robinson R22 | Duncannon, Pennsylvania, United States | Furnley H. Frisch | Serious injuries | - |
| 25 Jul 1998 | Robinson R22 | Lubbock, Texas, United States | High Plains Helicopters | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Jul 1998 | Robinson R22 BETA | Englewood, Colorado, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 21 Jun 1998 | Robinson R22 BETA | Freer, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 May 1998 | Robinson R22 BETA | Redhill Aerodro, United Kingdom | Bristow Helicopters | No injuries | - |
| 27 Apr 1998 | Robinson R22 BETA | Franklin, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 31 Mar 1998 | Robinson R22 BETA | Riviera, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 15 Mar 1998 | Robinson R22 BETA | San Luis Obispo, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 31 Jan 1998 | Robinson R22 | Oxnard, California, United States | Channel Islands Aviaiton | No injuries | - |
| 22 Nov 1997 | Robinson R22 BETA | Long Beach, California, United States | Jack Watson | No injuries | - |
| 15 Nov 1997 | Robinson R22 BETA | Lubbock, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Oct 1997 | Robinson R22 BETA | Pompano Beach, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Sep 1997 | Robinson R22 BETA | Huntsville, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 24 Aug 1997 | Robinson R22 BETA | Terrell, Texas, United States | Carl W. Houser | Serious injuries | - |