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Robinson R22

Aircraft Manufacturer: Robinson

Model: R22

Aircraft Details

Manufacturer Robinson
Manufacturer Serial Number 7640102
Model R22
Category Land
Aircraft Type Rotorcraft
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 2 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

89%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).

12 exact, 19 recovered, 4 provisional

Methodology
35
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.

3 fatal accidents.

8.6% of recorded accidents were fatal.

131
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.

2,962 (± 769)

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).

Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
21.6%
Exposure
11.7%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2025 Total 35
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 35 observed): 2008 1, 2009 5, 2010 1, 2011 1, 2012 2, 2013 1, 2014 1, 2015 2, 2016 3, 2017 3, 2018 2, 2019 2, 2020 2, 2021 2, 2022 5, 2023 1, 2025 1. 2 4 6 8 0 1 '08 5 '09 1 '10 1 '11 2 '12 1 '13 1 '14 2 '15 3 '16 3 '17 2 '18 2 '19 2 '20 2 '21 5 '22 1 '23 1 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

10 categories Total 35
Maneuvering 11
Emergency descent 8
Landing 6
Standing 3
Unknown 2
Prior to flight 1
Taxi 1
Takeoff 1
Enroute 1
Approach 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 100
Personnel issues 58
Aircraft 33
Environmental issues 8
Not determined 1
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 34
None 20
Serious 6
Minor 5
Fatal 3

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (34)· NUSN (17)· UNK (3)· NUSC (2)· 129 (1)· 137 (1)

Recorded Accidents

All 35 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Anthony Lagoon VH-HGE Substantial unknown Maneuvering unknown
Spanish Fork, UT N227WM Substantial None Emergency descent Aircraft, Personnel issues
Ramingining VH-LOS Substantial Fatal unknown unknown
Kapolei, HI N948WB Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft
Phoenix, AZ N19VH Substantial None Taxi Personnel issues, Aircraft
Hawley, TX N999FR Substantial None Standing Personnel issues
Fallston, MD N786SH Substantial Minor Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues
Chandler, AZ N412TL Substantial Fatal Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues
Limpopo Providance, OF ZS-ROA Substantial Minor Maneuvering unknown
El Campo, TX N797SH Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Caldwell, ID N6703S Substantial None Emergency descent Aircraft, Personnel issues
Smoketown, PA N8560A Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft
Bradenton Beach, FL N689M Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft
Sterling City, TX N787SH Destroyed Fatal Landing Not determined, Aircraft, Personnel issues
Farmingdale, NY N72QC Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft
Truckee, CA N47WH Substantial Serious Emergency descent Aircraft, Personnel issues
Bozeman, MT N28VH Substantial None Emergency descent Personnel issues, Aircraft
Kenosha, WI N601HA Substantial Serious Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
West Chester, PA N306RL Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Prescott, AZ N22UH Substantial Minor Emergency descent Aircraft, Personnel issues
Riverside, CA N9076U Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Venice, FL N8560M Substantial Serious Emergency descent Personnel issues
Prescott, AZ N5VH Substantial None Taxi Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft
Moscow Mills, MO N784SH Substantial Minor Emergency descent Personnel issues, Aircraft
Alta, UT N712U Destroyed Minor Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues

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Airworthiness Directives

Composition of FAA airworthiness directives (ADs) that apply to this model, as of October 30, 2026. ADs are mandatory FAA-issued corrective actions for safety-of-flight issues. Pilots, owners, and operators should always verify against the current FAA AD listing before any maintenance or flight action. Methodology →

3 active · 3 total airworthiness directives issued against this model · most recent:

Time series

Directives by year

Count of airworthiness directives issued against this model per calendar year (publication date in the Federal Register). Includes both active and superseded directives. An active AD still applies; a superseded one was replaced by a later AD.

2003 – 2010 Total 3
Airworthiness directives by year Airworthiness directives by year (total 3 observed): 2003 1, 2008 1, 2010 1. 1 2 3 4 0 1 '03 1 '08 1 '10

Recent directives

The most recent airworthiness directives applicable to this model, by effective date. A Superseded badge means a later AD has replaced this one; we still list the original so it isn't lost from the page.

AD number Effective date Subject Status
2010-24-03 Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, and R22 Mariner Helicopters, and Model R44, and R44 II Helicopters Active
2007-26-12 Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Models R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, R22 Mariner, R44 and R44 II Helicopters Active
2003-04-04 Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters Active
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