Aircraft model
Robinson R22 Beta II accident history
Complete safety record for the Robinson R22 Beta II, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
25
Confirmed fatalities
7
Fatal incidents
6
Fatal rate
24.0%
Probable causes
Pilot error11 incidents
Unknown9 incidents
Mechanical failure3 incidents
Wire strike1 incident
Under investigation1 incident
How many R22 Beta II crashes have there been?
25 recorded incidents involving the Robinson R22 Beta II, from 2007 to 2026, with 7 deathsacross 6 fatal accidents. The deadliest was on 2010-03-06 at Cotulla, United States, which killed 2.
What causes R22 Beta II accidents?
The most common established cause is pilot error, in 11 of them, then mechanical failure in 3.
Where do R22 Beta II accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | 🇺🇸Milton, United States | — |
| 2025-11-10 | 🇿🇦Roodegrond farm, near Patensie, South Africa | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | 🇭🇺Budaörs, Hungary | — |
| 2022-05-10 | 🇩🇰Billund Airport, Denmark | — |
| 2019-03-08 | 🇷🇴Strejnic Airfield, Târgșoru Vechi, Romania | — |
| 2015-06-29 | 🇨🇿Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic | — |
| 2014-12-29 | 🇺🇸Phoenix, United States | — |
| 2014-04-29 | 🇩🇰Roskilde Airport, Denmark | — |
| 2013-10-06 | 🇭🇰Sek Kong, Hong Kong | — |
| 2013-02-01 | 🇺🇸Gillett, United States | — |
| 2012-11-30 | 🇺🇸Apollo Beach, United States | 1 |
| 2012-09-26 | 🇺🇸Anchorage, United States | — |
| 2011-06-27 | 🇮🇪Ireland | — |
| 2011-03-11 | 🇺🇸North Las Vegas, United States | — |
| 2010-03-06 | 🇺🇸Cotulla, United States | 2 |
| 2009-05-01 | 🇭🇰Kowloon, Hong Kong | — |
| 2009-02-18 | 🇺🇸Encinitas, United States | — |
| 2009-01-31 | 🇺🇸Fillmore, United States | 1 |
| 2008-11-19 | 🇺🇸Erie, United States | — |
| 2008-09-24 | 🇺🇸Flagstaff, United States | — |
| 2008-08-17 | 🇺🇸Olalla, United States | 1 |
| 2008-06-17 | 🇩🇰1nm NE of Billund Airport, Denmark | — |
| 2008-05-01 | 🇺🇸Prescott, United States | — |
| 2008-03-13 | 🇺🇸Wilmington, United States | 1 |
| 2007-04-10 | 🇮🇪Ireland | — |