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 Aug 1997 | Robinson R22 BETA | Willimantic, Connecticut, United States | Northeast Helicopter Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 25 Jul 1997 | Robinson R22 BETA | Chandler, Arizona, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 14 Jun 1997 | Robinson R22 BETA | San Antonio, Texas, United States | Helicopter Experts | No injuries | - |
| 31 Jan 1997 | Robinson R22 | Wiggins, Mississippi, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Dec 1996 | Robinson R22 HP | Islip, New York, United States | Atlantic Coast Helicopter | No injuries | - |
| 15 Dec 1996 | Robinson R22 BETA | Lakeport, California, United States | Resort Aviation | Minor injuries | - |
| 6 Sep 1996 | Robinson R22 BETA | Loreauville, Louisiana, United States | Jerry A. Satterfield | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jun 1996 | Robinson R22 BETA | Santa Clarita, California, United States | Peter Lowery | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Jun 1996 | Robinson R22 BETA | Paso Robles, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 May 1996 | Robinson R22 | Santa Ana, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 19 Apr 1996 | Robinson R22 BETA | Franklin, Louisiana, United States | Jerry Satterfield | No injuries | - |
| 23 Mar 1996 | Robinson R22-BETA | Fairfield, New Jersey, United States | Skyline Helicopters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 26 Jun 1995 | Robinson R22 | Windemere, Florida, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 9 Jun 1995 | Robinson R22 | Don-Torcuato, Argentina | Guilmo F. Maldano | No injuries | - |
| 7 May 1995 | Robinson R22 BETA | Miami, Florida, United States | ACE Helicopter Corp. | No injuries | - |
| 2 Apr 1995 | Robinson R22 BETA | Healdsburg, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Jan 1995 | Robinson R22 BETA | Placitas, New Mexico, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Jun 1994 | Robinson R22 BETA | Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States | J. R. Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 19 May 1994 | Robinson R22-B | Stockton, California, United States | David L. Heath | Minor injuries | - |
| 30 Sep 1993 | Robinson R22 BETA | Deming, New Mexico, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 19 Sep 1993 | Robinson R22 | Scottdale, Pennsylvania, United States | Robert B. Davis | No injuries | - |
| 27 Aug 1993 | Robinson R22 | Bethalto, Illinois, United States | Duchek, Charles E. | No injuries | - |
| 4 Aug 1993 | Robinson R22 B | Miami, Florida, United States | American Helicopters | No injuries | - |
| 28 Jul 1993 | Robinson R22-B | Venice, California, United States | Complete Aviation Services Inc | No injuries | - |
| 24 Jun 1993 | Robinson R22 | Sanford, Maine, United States | Jack McCormick | No injuries | - |
| 31 May 1993 | Robinson R22 | Sandwich, Illinois, United States | Austin, Michael C. | Serious injuries | - |
| 7 Feb 1993 | Robinson R22 BETA | Bend, Oregon, United States | Puget Sound Helicopter | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Oct 1992 | Robinson R22 BETA | Naples, Florida, United States | The London Co. | Minor injuries | - |
| 14 Sep 1992 | Robinson R22 | Ojai, California, United States | Giffoni, KIM | No injuries | - |
| 17 May 1992 | Robinson R22 BETA | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | Volar Helicopters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 17 Nov 1991 | Robinson R22 MARINER | Ocala, Florida, United States | Drax Corp. | Minor injuries | - |
| 17 Sep 1991 | Robinson R22 | Lewisville, Texas, United States | Airswell, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 1 Aug 1991 | Robinson R22 BETA | Wylie, Texas, United States | Heli TEX Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 12 May 1991 | Robinson R22 | Groveland, Massachusetts, United States | Geoffrey D. Wyler | No injuries | - |
| 5 May 1991 | Robinson R22 BETA | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States | Lutz, Robert A | Minor injuries | - |
| 20 Apr 1991 | Robinson R22-BETA | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | Avcon, Inc. | Serious injuries | - |
| 6 Apr 1991 | Robinson R22 BETA | Kent, Washington, United States | Classic Helicopter | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jan 1991 | Robinson R22 | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | Arizona Wing & Rotor, Inc | No injuries | - |
| 15 Dec 1990 | Robinson R22 | West Kingston, Rhode Island, United States | DR. Charles F. Samson | No injuries | - |
| 14 Oct 1990 | Robinson R22 | Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 Oct 1990 | Robinson R22 B | Opa Locka, Florida, United States | Crest One Helicopter | No injuries | - |
| 29 Sep 1990 | Robinson R22 | Albany, Texas, United States | Lange Helicopters, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 9 Aug 1990 | Robinson R22 | Ellensburg, Washington, United States | Skybal Inc. | Serious injuries | - |
| 27 Jul 1990 | Robinson R22 | Paducah, Kentucky, United States | Byrne, Michael T. | No injuries | - |
| 30 May 1990 | Robinson R22 | Corona, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 May 1990 | Robinson R22 BETA | Chamblee, Georgia, United States | Prestige Helicopters, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 9 May 1990 | Robinson R22 | Irvine, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 May 1990 | Robinson R22 | Millville, New Jersey, United States | Total Helicopter Service | No injuries | - |
| 29 Apr 1990 | Robinson R22 | Mammoth Lakes, California, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Apr 1990 | Robinson R22 BETA | Prnc Frederick, Maryland, United States | Steven Phillips Aviation | Minor injuries | - |