Robinson R22 accidents
The NTSB database holds 669 accidents and incidents involving the Robinson R22, recorded between 1975 to 2026. 127 of them were fatal (19%), and 176 people died.
The deadliest year was 2012, with 9 deaths.
The phase of flight recorded most often is landing (10 records).
Most of these records are from United States, Australia and South Africa.
98 of these records have no coordinates in the source data, so they appear in the list below but not on the map.
669
Records
127
Fatal
176
Deaths
19%
Share fatal
1975 to 2026
Period
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571 of 669 have coordinates
By decade
All 669 records by number of deaths, then by date
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2024 | Robinson R22 | Brasil Novo, Brazil | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | Robinson R22 | Tindal, Australia | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | Robinson R22 BETA | Kingston, New Jersey, United States | N112VG LLC | Fatal | 1 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | Robinson R22 | Buchanan, Australia | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 14 May 2023 | Robinson R22 BETA | Brady, Texas, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | Robinson R22 | Ramingining, Australia | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 10 Aug 2022 | Robinson R22 | Albosaggia, Italy | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | Robinson R22 BETA | Gila Bend, Arizona, United States | Quantum Helicopters | Fatal | 1 |
| 17 Nov 2021 | Robinson R22 | Rauch, Argentina | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 10 Sep 2021 | Robinson R22 BETA | Mentone, Texas, United States | Concho Aviation LLC | Fatal | 1 |
| 26 May 2021 | Robinson R22 | Hay South, Australia | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 27 Feb 2021 | Robinson R22 | Bollena, Italy | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 3 May 2019 | Robinson R22 | Pegognaga, Italy | Eurotech S.R.L., Sede Legale (Legal Addr | Fatal | 1 |
| 24 Nov 2018 | Robinson R22 | Alice Springs, Australia | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 17 Oct 2018 | Robinson R22 | Fulton, Missouri, United States | HeliSat LLC | Fatal | 1 |
| 15 Aug 2018 | Robinson R22 | Queenstown, South Africa | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 30 Jun 2018 | Robinson R22 | Sterling City, Texas, United States | Concho Aviation LLC | Fatal | 1 |
| 20 Nov 2017 | Robinson R22 BETA | Electra, Texas, United States | Carmichael Helicopter Service LLC | Fatal | 1 |
| 24 Oct 2017 | Robinson R22 | Arlington, Washington, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 2 Aug 2017 | Robinson R22 BETA | Cloncurry, Australia | GARLAND, Rankin Lou | Fatal | 1 |
| 20 May 2017 | Robinson R22 | Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa | Triple R Aviation | Fatal | 1 |
| 27 Mar 2017 | Robinson R22 | Reefton, New Zealand | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 9 May 2016 | Robinson R22 | Aube, France | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 28 May 2015 | Robinson R22-BETA | Mitchell, Australia | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 10 Jan 2015 | Robinson R22 BETA | Catano, United States | Vertical Solutions Helicopter Company LL | Fatal | 1 |
| 29 Dec 2014 | Robinson R22 BETA | Lake Worth, Florida, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 25 Aug 2014 | Robinson R22 BETA | Halls Creek, Australia, Australia | Yeeda Pastoral Company PTY Ltd | Fatal | 1 |
| 23 May 2014 | Robinson R22 BETA | Santa Paula, California, United States | Channel Islands Helicopters | Fatal | 1 |
| 30 Nov 2012 | Robinson R22 BETA II | Apollo Beach, Florida, United States | Fly N Choppers | Fatal | 1 |
| 3 Oct 2012 | Robinson R22 | Halls Creek, Australia, Australia | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 9 Jul 2012 | Robinson R22 BETA | Murrieta, California, United States | USA Academy Of Aviation, Inc. | Fatal | 1 |
| 27 Jul 2011 | Robinson R22 | Fitzroy Crossing, Australia, Australia | Jenyns Pastoral Pty Ltd. | Fatal | 1 |
| 27 Jun 2011 | Robinson R22 BETA | Del Valle, Texas, United States | Don S. Arsenault | Fatal | 1 |
| 9 May 2011 | Robinson R22 | Julia Creek, Australia, Australia | Versatile Helicopter Services | Fatal | 1 |
| 9 Nov 2010 | Robinson R22 | Rolleston, Australia, Australia | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 2 Jun 2010 | Robinson R22 BETA | Spokane, Washington, United States | Inland Helicopters, Inc. | Fatal | 1 |
| 15 Nov 2009 | Robinson R22 | Cheshire, United Kingdom | Conserve International Ltd | Fatal | 1 |
| 25 Jun 2009 | Robinson R22 | Paraburdoo, Australia | Danial Gilbert | Fatal | 1 |
| 11 Jun 2009 | Robinson R22 BETA | Morristown, Arizona, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 31 Jan 2009 | Robinson R22 BETA II | Fillmore, California, United States | Orbic Helicopters Sales & Service At Camarillo LLC | Fatal | 1 |
| 16 Oct 2008 | Robinson R22 | Dryden, New York, United States | Earl Lee Small | Fatal | 1 |
| 17 Aug 2008 | Robinson R22 BETA II | Olalla, Washington, United States | Myron L. Aadland | Fatal | 1 |
| 13 Mar 2008 | Robinson R22 BETA II | Wilmington, North Carolina, United States | Maintenance Services LLC | Fatal | 1 |
| 26 Jan 2008 | Robinson R22 BETA | Los Angeles, California, United States | JJ Helicopters, Inc. | Fatal | 1 |
| 22 Jul 2007 | Robinson R22 BETA II | San Salvador, El Salvador | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 10 Aug 2006 | Robinson R22 BETA | Tucson, Arizona, United States | Air Photo, Inc. | Fatal | 1 |
| 17 Jan 2006 | Robinson R22 | Cape Point, South Africa | Starlight Aviation | Fatal | 1 |
| 15 Jan 2006 | Robinson R22 | Mariental, Namibia | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 20 Sep 2005 | Robinson R22 BETA | Baker, California, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 13 Aug 2004 | Robinson R22 BETA | McIvor Lake, BC, Canada | Kevgar Contracting, Ltd | Fatal | 1 |