N8316D — 1994 Robinson Helicopter Company R22 MARINER
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
N8316D appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 2481M
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter Company
- Model
- R22 MARINER
- Year
- 1994
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Marinephoto Helicopter Llc — Rehoboth Beach, DE
Accident & incident history
The student pilot's improper flare while performing an autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to correct the high sink rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1994 Robinson Helicopter Company R22 MARINER).
- Mar 5, 2013registered — Marinephoto Helicopter Llc
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N8316D was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1994 Robinson Helicopter Company R22 MARINER above.
- until May 27, 1960Beech J35 (s/n D-5436)
- until unknownPiper PA-28-161 (s/n 288116115)
Frequently asked
- Has N8316D been in an accident?
- Yes. N8316D appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2013.
- What kind of aircraft is N8316D?
- N8316D is a 1994 Robinson Helicopter Company R22 MARINER (rotorcraft), serial number 2481M.
- Who is N8316D registered to?
- N8316D is registered to Marinephoto Helicopter Llc of Rehoboth Beach, DE. Registration status: active.
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