Has N956SH been in an accident?

Yes. N956SH appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N956SH?

N956SH is a 1989 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (rotorcraft), serial number 0956.

Has N956SH been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N956SH (WPR09FA459) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N956SH — 1989 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N956SH appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 0956
Manufacturer: Robinson Helicopter
Model: R22 BETA
Year: 1989
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR09FA459Sep 20, 2009Forest Grove, ORFatal · 2 fatal
The flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor speed while maneuvering, which resulted in a main rotor blade stall and an uncontrolled descent into terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1989 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA).

Mar 26, 2012deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N956SH been in an accident?: Yes. N956SH appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N956SH?: N956SH is a 1989 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (rotorcraft), serial number 0956.
Has N956SH been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N956SH (WPR09FA459) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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