Robinson R22 accident near Guangdong Province, China, Cn, July 29, 2013
On July 29, 2013 at about 7:10 am local time, a Robinson R22 (helicopter), registered B7036, was substantially damaged in an accident near Guangdong Province, China. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 29, 2013 · about 7:10 am local time
- Place
- Guangdong Province, China, China
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Robinson R22 · all R22s on the register
- Registration
- B7036 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 29, 2013 about 0710 Beijing time, a Robinson R22, B-7036, crashed in the Guangdong Province of China. The helicopter was operated as an instructional flight by Guangzhou Suilian Helicopter Aviation. The helicopter was substantially damaged and both pilots were fatally injured. The accident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the state of manufacture for the aircraft and engines. Further information pertaining to this accident should be directed to: Aircraft Accident Investigation Division Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Central Southern Regional Administration (CSRA) China Tel: +86 20 8613 1650
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Flight plan: not recorded
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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