N221DS — 2000 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026
N221DS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 3065
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter
- Model
- R22 BETA
- Year
- 2000
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
the pilot's improper flare during the practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2000 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA).
- Jun 17, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N221DS was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2000 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA above.
- until Apr 10, 1972Beech A35 (s/n D-2015)
Frequently asked
- Has N221DS been in an accident?
- Yes. N221DS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
- What kind of aircraft is N221DS?
- N221DS is a 2000 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (rotorcraft), serial number 3065.
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