Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 30, 2026
There are 2,145 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA airframes on record (built 1946–2026), 634 currently registered. 167 have one or more NTSB accident records (174 records total, 23 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 30, 2026.
Recent Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA accidents
The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action which resulted in a skid contacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s improper judgement to allow the student pilot to manipulate the flight controls at a low altitude/hover.
Improperly torqued intake manifold bolts that allowed unmetered air to enter the engine, resulting in an overly lean fuel-air mixture, eventual failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve, and a total loss of engine power.
The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while turning on the blower fan switch after landing that resulted in a dynamic rollover sequence.
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during lift off.
The flight instructor’s unstabilized approach during an autorotation that resulted in hard landing.
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during approach.
The flight instructor’s failure to implement the correct action for low rotor RPM recovery.