9-Jan-2015Source: HAI Salute
The Helicopter Association International (HAI) today announced the winners of its acclaimed Salute to Excellence Awards in nine categories. They include, among others, two helicopter search-and-rescue (SAR) teams, a firefighting pilot who refused to give up on a crew on the ground, and a flight instructor with perhaps more time in one of the world’s... Read more
29-Dec-2014
Crashed in unknown circumstances just outside boundary fence of Lantana Airport – killing instructor Luis Aviles, and seriously injuring student pilot Johnathan Desouza... Read more
29-Dec-2014
Unknown damage in force landing... Read more
29-Dec-2014
Minor damage after force landing by taxiway... Read more
8-Dec-2014Source: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration today issued Airworthiness Directive 2014-23-16 effecting Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, and R22 Mariner helicopters with main rotor blade (blade), part number (P/N) A016-2 or A016-4; and Model R44 Astro, Raven I and R44 II helicopters with blade, P/N C016-2 or C-016-5. According the the FAA, this AD was establish... Read more
18-Nov-2014
The ATSB has commenced an investigation into a Collision with terrain involving a Robinson R22, registration VH-HPH, at Lavelle Station, Northern Territory on 18 November 2014. During air work at 1,000 feet, the tail rotor drive system failed. The helicopter commenced an uncommanded spiral and landed heavily. The pilot and passenger were not injured and... Read more
30-Oct-2014
Two POB to hospital. Information suggests that the skid toes stuck into the ground during a run-on landing, causing the helicopter to cartwheel. No vertical force in the accident as skids have not splayed out. Skid toes missing forward of front skid legs, and nose “turned up” where helicopter cartwheeled onto its nose... Read more
28-Oct-2014Source: Helicentre Aviation
Helicentre Aviation have awarded helicopter pilot training scholarships with a combined value of over £80,000 to five of their student pilots following a two month intensive interview process. A total of 24 scholarship applications were received. James Geary from Kent was awarded the commercial pilot scholarship which will fund all his hour building up to... Read more
17-Oct-2014
Tail rotor struck ground on training flight... Read more
12-Oct-2014
loss of engine power whilst on a flight from Wiedergeltingen to Jungholz and was badly damaged in an emergency landing at Mt. Schönkahler near Zöblen, Tyrol, Austria. The helicopter landed hard with its right skid and was damaged beyond repair. 63-year-old pilot o.k., 1 passenger on board minor injured... Read more
1-Oct-2014Source: Whirly Girls
Whirly-Girls International celebrates 60 years of supporting women in the rotorcraft industry with their 2014 round of scholarships and a call for a diamond anniversary commemorative logo design. “We offer women pilots many scholarships that advance individual knowledge for rotorcraft pilots,” said Dianna Stanger, president of Whirly-Girls International. “Whirly-Girls International is also offering a Helicopter... Read more
26-Sep-2014
Force landing after power loss... Read more
21-Sep-2014
Crashed from a low hover on a training flight. Male pilot and female student uninjured.... Read more
15-Sep-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Rules are Rules. But there’s always a need to test their reasonableness and rulemakers need to show flexibility. When EASA came out with a ruling that would bring to an end the commercial operation of Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters, something needed to be done. The British Helicopter Association was instrumental in leading the way... Read more
11-Sep-2014
The subject helicopter was noted at 5.15am local time on 12-Sep-14 on a trailer at Calais ferry port bound for the UK. Given it is based UK, there must have been some reason that it was not flown back to the UK. Incident date 11-Sep-14 thus approximate... Read more
8-Sep-2014Source: HeliHub.com
China have launched a new import requirement, with helicopter manufacturers needing to provide Electrical Load Analysis (ELA) data. We understand most manufacturers sent representatives to China for a meeting some weeks back, and most or all of the helicopter types produced by these companies continue to be approved. Bell have confirmed to HeliHub that this... Read more
28-Aug-2014
http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=169314... Read more
27-Aug-2014
Substantially damaged after striking wires 10 ft above ground on take-off. Boom broken and tail separated. Heavy impact starboard side. Pilot named in press as Doyle Holden and passenger as Karen Cole.... Read more
25-Aug-2014
During the ferry flight, the helicopter collided with terrain. The helicopter was destroyed by fire and the pilot died in the accident.... Read more
13-Aug-2014Source: Morington Sanford Aviation
Richard Morington-Sanford visited CASA at oen fo their aviation training centres at Brisbane International Airport in Australia in the period 4th to 8th August 2014. Richard conducted theoretical and practical type training on the Robinson R22 and R44 for 19 of CASA’s maitenance field inspectors responsible for the continuing airworthiness maintenance standards throughout Australia. www.morningtonsanfordaviation.com... Read more
23-Jul-2014Source: Phoenix
The good weather has been great for flying and has seen both branches flying record breaking monthly hours. Unfortunately helicopters lives are not infinite and each Robinson is timed out after 2200 hours of flying. Once the aircraft reaches its total allowable time it has to have a complete overhaul. The overhaul involves completely rebuilding... Read more
20-Jul-2014
Crashed shortly after take-off and rolled onto its side. Passenger badly injured, pilot uninjured... Read more
16-Jul-2014
While practising a simulated engine failure in the hover, the helicopter rolled about its left skid and came to rest on its side.... Read more
12-Jul-2014
While conducting a practice autorotation, the helicopter collided with terrain. The helicopter was substantially damaged and a pilot sustained serious injuries. As part of the investigation, the ATSB will interview the pilot and gather additional information.... Read more
23-Jun-2014Source: Guidance Aviation
Girl Scouts participating in the 2014 Discover Aviation Camp received VIP access to Guidance Aviation’s helicopter flight training facilities as well as its associated campus of Yavapai Community College. Campers enjoyed experiencing what it is like to sit in and touch the controls of Robinson R22’s, R44’s, and R66 helicopters; take a part in helicopter... Read more
20-Jun-2014
Emergency field landing with high vertical force impact. Skids splayed out... Read more
20-Jun-2014
Rolled onto its side on landing... Read more
19-Jun-2014
Helicopter fell onto its starboard side during a training flight... Read more
16-Jun-2014Source: St Augustine Record
A couple of guys who came to St. Augustine to fly helicopters are having great success in the helicopter business – see full profile See also http://www.oldcityhelicopters.com/... Read more
10-Jun-2014Source: HeliHub.com
British operator Sloane Helicopters recently marked an impressive 45 years in business, and 25 years at their Sywell headquarters. As many countries marked the 70th anniversary on Friday of the D-Day landings on 6th June 1944, Sloane also remembered the launch event of their current facility at Sywell on 6th June 1989 and the company starting... Read more
4-Jun-2014
Force landing in a field one mile from destination airport... Read more
31-May-2014
Struck powerline and impacted the ground... Read more
23-May-2014
County fire spokesman said the helicopter apparently clipped and downed power lines before crashing. A brush fire broke out that burned less than an acre before it was put out. Fatal injuries to sole occupant pilot – named here as Philip Margolis... Read more
23-May-2014
During approach to land, the tail boom detached from the helicopter. The helicopter touched down then rolled over. The pilot sustained no injuries but the helicopter was destroyed.... Read more
20-May-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Danish operator Air Service Vamdrup have announced that they have been appointed Robinson Service Center in Norway. This is an expansion of their recently new at our facilities at Eggemoen, approximately 60 miles northwest of Oslo. Their base is within the Eggemoen Aviation & Technology Park. The company will continue to perform regular service for... Read more
19-May-2014
Crashed heavily in open ploughed field and remained upright. Reported engine issues. Blades still attached at root, skid splayed out NOTE – this is wrongly reported elsewhere as G-OLRT. The boom from the real G-OLRT (which is still in UK) was sold to a Polish buyer, who fitted it on another R22 without correcting the... Read more
18-May-2014
R22 conducting mustering operations near Fitzroy Crossing WA, collided with terrain. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged.... Read more
14-May-2014Source: HeliUK Expo
Sloane Helicopters is delighted to announce that it will be at HeliUK Expo, at Sywell Aerodrome, 3-4 June 2014. As the UK and Ireland distributor for AgustaWestland and Robinson helicopters, Sloane will carry a wide range of aircraft on static display throughout AeroExpo UK and HeliUK Expo, as well as further aircraft at the Company’s... Read more
13-May-2014
Helicopter was conducting aerial mustering operations. It was reported that the helicopter’s main rotor clipped a tree and that the aircraft landed in long grass where it was destroyed by fire. The pilot was uninjured.... Read more
1-May-2014
During low level hover while training, helicopter fell to the ground and onto its starboard side... Read more
6-Apr-2014
Pilot Robin Venuti, 38 and passenger Albert Rubio killed when helicopter crashed in “treacherous terrain” on elk-hunting flight... Read more
3-Apr-2014Source: Elite Simulation
ELITE Simulation Solutions debuts of the TH22 piston helicopter primary flight training device at Sun N Fun 2014. ELITE Simulation Solutions, in cooperation with Daedalus Technologies and Laminar Research introduces the newest addition to their fleet of helicopter training devices. From startup, run up to shut down, TH22 models the form, function and performance of the... Read more
29-Mar-2014
The student pilot was attempting a solo lift from a grass surface. Whilst applying left cyclic input to correct a right side low condition, the helicopter rolled rapidly to the left in what was reported as a dynamic rollover incident.... Read more
27-Mar-2014
During aerial mustering operations, the helicopter collided with terrain resulting in substantial damage. The pilot sustained serious injuries.... Read more
23-Mar-2014
Crashed in corn field with two fatalities... Read more
22-Mar-2014
During the cruise, an object which had been secured with a seat belt, became loose and jammed the cyclic control, resulting in the helicopter nose pitching down. The helicopter collided with terrain resulting in substantial damage.... Read more
13-Mar-2014
Emergency landing in field after mechanical issue. Operating for K-State Salinas... Read more
10-Mar-2014Source: Robinson
Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1009AW (February 24, 2014) eliminates the previous 2200 time-between-overhaul (TBO) requirement that specified engines be used in “frequent” service, defined as 40 hours or more per month. The Service Instruction extends the engine overhaul period from 2000 to 2200 hours without restrictions, and applies only to Lycoming engines built to specifications... Read more
10-Mar-2014Source: Daily Breeze
Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Co. in Torrance, has been selected for induction into the California Aviation Hall of Fame. See full story Photo from Aviation Legends dinner, February 2011... Read more
27-Feb-2014Source: Guidance Aviation
Called “X-Copter”, it is an eighth generation helicopter flight simulator that has been in development since 2006 and the core component of the nationally recognized “Flight Cost Reduction Training” program at Guidance Aviation. Engineered for the primary flight training market, the X-Copter simulates the Robinson R22 and R44 models. X-Copter’s full-scale cockpit includes two high... Read more
26-Feb-2014Source: Whirly-Girls
Madeline Von Bokel was awarded the Robinson Helicopter R22/R44 Safety Course Scholarship at the Whirly-Girls Banquet at the 2014 HELI-EXPO which was held in Anaheim, CA. This year’s Robinson Helicopter R22/R44 Safety Course Scholarship recipient began flying in August of 2011 and have earned her Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and CFII at MySky Academy in... Read more
25-Feb-2014Source: Guidance Aviation
Guidance Louisiana, LLC of Baton Rouge, Louisiana has just launched a new Robinson Helicopter Dealership. On Friday, February 21, 2014, the dealership became official when Chief Pilot, Matt Cavenagh, received delivery of a new 2014 Robinson R66 Helicopter from the Robinson manufacturing facility in Torrance, California. “Guidance Louisiana will be providing sales and service of the... Read more
24-Feb-2014Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics announced today the EFD1000H Primary Flight Display (PFD) system will be available as a factory option on the Robinson R22, R44 Raven I, R44 Raven II, and R66 helicopters. The EFD500H Multi-function Display (MFD) system will be available as a factory option on the R44 Raven I, R44 Raven II, and R66. The EFD1000H... Read more
23-Feb-2014Source: Spidertracks
Spidertracks is proud to announce an agreement with Robinson Helicopter Company to include the Spider S5 as the helicopter manufacturer’s real-time flight tracking offering in their options catalog for the R22, R44 and R66 models. “We think the spidertracks system offers an excellent overall value and believe that satellite-based position tracking provides significant safety benefits... Read more
19-Feb-2014Source: Guidance Aviation
As Robinson Helicopters announces the introduction of glass instrument panels and advanced avionics for the R22, R44, and R66′s, Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona and Baton Rouge, Louisiana is upgrading its fleet with Garmin G500H glass panels. “We decided a while back to invest in fleet upgrades that would better represent industry standards and provide... Read more
18-Feb-2014
Training flight accident, crashed into the sea near a rocky coast. One fatality named here as Sergio Mauro, 24... Read more
10-Feb-2014Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company is introducing a new line of instrument panels and avionics for the R22, R44, and R66. The new line includes, as optional equipment, Garmin’s GTN 600/700 touch-screen navigators, as well as Aspen Avionics’ Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) systems. Garmin’s GTR 225B COM radio, GMA 350H audio panel, GDL... Read more
7-Feb-2014
Loss of control during takeoff from a helipad located Marla at an altitude of 1 600m. Crash landed on a sports field. Second link is to the final report... Read more
5-Feb-2014Source: Jerry Trimble Helicopters
Jerry Trimble Helicopters (JTH) is partnering with Jessica Ward, owner of High Tide Helicopters, to open its fourth flight training base in Oak Island, NC. Jessica completed all of her training with Jerry Trimble Helicopters and decided to open her own flight school at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport in Oak Island, NC near Wilmington. ... Read more
2-Feb-2014
Crashed close to the owner’s home. Pilot to hospital. CADORS 2014Q0192... Read more
29-Jan-2014Source: El Paso Inc
Vertical Limit Aviation officially launches this week at Doña Ana County International Jetport in Santa Teresa, 25 minutes from Downtown El Paso See full story... Read more
23-Jan-2014
Training accident, helicopter ended up on its starboard side... Read more
21-Jan-2014Source: HeliHub.com
After a bumper 45% increase in 2012 production over 2011, Robinson have produced near enough the exact same numbers of each helicopter type in 2013 compared to 2012. Robinson Helicopter’s production for 2013 was 523 helicopters – 192 R66s, 289 R44s and 42 R22s, a marginal 1% increase over 2012’s production of 517. The order... Read more
12-Jan-2014Source: Heli UK
Nicholson McLaren Aviation has confirmed their attendance at the Heli UK Expo at Sywell Aerodrome, from 3rd – 4th June 2014. Nicholson McLaren Aviation are an EASA Part 145 approved company specializing in the overhaul, maintenance, repairs and overspeed inspections of Lycoming and Continental engine. Located in Berkshire, United Kingdom, Nicholson McLaren Aviation have a... Read more
12-Jan-2014
Training accident – landed in the tops of the trees in a mountainous area. Both occupants injured – named as Alcemir Campos Pereira, 39, and Gabriel Silva Mataruna Assunção, 23.... Read more
12-Jan-2014
Both occupants injured on training flight after landing on top of trees. Occupants named as Alcemir Campos Pereira, 39, and Gabriel Silva Mataruna Asuncion, 23... Read more
9-Jan-2014Source: Universal Helicopters
Universal Helicopters (UHI) with locations in Arizona, Utah, Kansas, and California, is proud to announce that they are in their 10th year with no incident, accident, or crashes. Dr. Gordon A Jiroux, President and CEO of UHI, stated “with safety, quality and crash free flying as our primary focus each and every day, UHI is... Read more
21-Dec-2013
Solo pilot seriously injured in crash close to Grand Central Airport. R22 ended up on its side with main blades bent but still attached... Read more
20-Dec-2013Source: Gyronimo
Tim Tucker, Robinson Helicopter Company’s Chief Instructor and Claus Richter founder of Gyronimo, LLC have teamed together to produce a series of new performance apps for the Robinson R22, R44 and R66. These new apps build on the already popular Robinson apps developed by Gyronimo but add the insights and knowledge of Robinson’s well known... Read more
12-Dec-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Back in the heady days of 1991, Robinson built no fewer than 402 R22s in one year at their California factory in Torrance. By comparison, the most recent 200 R22s have been produced by Robinson Helicopter Co at a much more leisurely rate over the last four and a half years. Analysis of these 200... Read more
11-Dec-2013
Low level spraying accident. Helicopter burst into flames on impact. Pilot named as David Stanley Jones... Read more
6-Dec-2013Source: Universal Helicopters
Universal Helicopters (UHI), with locations in Arizona, Utah (dealership location), Kansas, and California, has placed orders on six new Robinson helicopters. Dr. Gordon A Jiroux, President and CEO of UHI, stated “with the success and demand for enrollment at all of our locations with respect to several different colligate programs, in the last quarter of... Read more
4-Dec-2013
Burma’s Department of Civil Aviation says there are no plans to allow Robinson to manufacture in Rangoon, refuting a recent report by the local Yangon Times daily. See full story... Read more
19-Nov-2013
Tail boom struck ground during autorotation... Read more
