Robinson R22
817 on the U.S. register across 5 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1980 to 2026; half of them date from 1999 or earlier. Texas has the most (138). 78% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the R22 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-320 Series (288), Lycoming O-360-J2A (180), Lycoming O-360 Series (146)
- Seats
- 2
- Maker on the register
- Robinson Helicopter
- Registered
- earliest certificate April 24, 1975; newest October 2, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas138California93Delaware77Washington52Oregon43Florida43Arizona43Utah29Idaho17Alaska17Virginia15Ohio15
Who owns them registrant type
LLC359 (44%)Corporation233 (29%)Individual173 (21%)Government23 (3%)Non-citizen corporation19 (2%)Co-owned7 (0.9%)Partnership2 (0.2%)Not stated1 (0.1%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R22 BETA | 634 | 1946 to 2026 | 77.6% |
| R22 | 131 | 1975 to 2025 | 16.0% |
| R22 MARINER | 34 | 1982 to 2001 | 4.2% |
| R22 ALPHA | 16 | 1984 to 1985 | 2.0% |
| R22 BETA II | 2 | 2007 to 2026 | 0.2% |
When they were built by decade · 162 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid793 (97%)Valid (manufacturer)7 (0.9%)Reports overdue6 (0.7%)Sale reported4 (0.5%)Pending4 (0.5%)Canceled2 (0.2%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard740 (91%)None on file44 (5%)Multiple14 (2%)Restricted12 (1%)Experimental7 (0.9%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Emerald City Aircraft Leasing INC44Spitzer Helicopter LLC31Hillsboro Aero Academy LLC18Jets To Helis LLC DBA14Robinson Helicopter CO13Hawaii Pacific Aviation INC12November Alpha LLC11Helicopteracademy.Com LLC10Veracity Aviation LLC9Silverhawk Aviation Academy LLC9Alba Aviation Services INC8Aarow Aircraft Leasing LLC8
Fleet pages: Emerald City Aircraft Leasing INC · Spitzer Helicopter LLC · Hillsboro Aero Academy LLC · Jets To Helis LLC DBA · Robinson Helicopter CO · Hawaii Pacific Aviation INC · November Alpha LLC · Helicopteracademy.Com LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 602 cases since 1982, 116 fatal
2026-09-03ERA26LA327 · R22 BETA N276SH · accident near Mcminnville, TN · minor injuries
2026-08-24ERA26LA313 · R22 BETA N979SH · accident near Milton, FL · minor injuries
2026-08-15ERA26LA304 · R22 BETA N8316N · accident near Miramar, FL · no injuries
2026-07-14ERA26LA274 · R22 N30CH · accident near Monroe, NC · no injuries
2026-04-20GAA26WA176 · R22 VHESG · accident near Jericho, OF · 1 killed
2026-02-06GAA26WA148 · R22 VHUBY · accident near Quambone, OF · serious injuries
2025-12-02GAA26WA035 · R22 VHHFQ · accident near Chillagoe · no injuries
2025-10-21CEN26LA027 · R22 N74583 · accident near Springfield, MO · serious injuries
The 8 most recent of 602 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Robinson R22 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
817 as of October 2, 2026, counting 5 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Robinson R22s?
Texas, with 138.
Who owns the Robinson R22?
78% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 131 R22 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N12896 | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Helicopteracademy.Com LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
None on file | 2011-08-01 | Valid |
| N231TM | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Casablanca Helicopter LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2011-08-01 | Valid |
| N9017Z | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Helicopteracademy.Com LLC Rebhoboth Beach, Delaware |
None on file | 2011-08-01 | Valid |
| N6703S | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Silverhawk Aviation Academy LLC Caldwell, Idaho |
Standard | 2011-06-23 | Valid |
| N980CG | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Viper Leasing LLC Sarasota, Florida |
Standard | 2009-08-12 | Valid |
| N777UH | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Robinson Helicopter Company INC Torrance, California |
Standard | 2009-04-15 | Valid |
| N90743 | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2008-12-01 | Valid |
| N795SH | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Lange Helicopters INC San Angelo, Texas |
None on file | 2008-08-27 | Valid |
| N301RW | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Standard | 2008-07-29 | Valid | |
| N315JF | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2008-06-18 | Valid |
| N26WH | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | 2007-02-13 | Valid |
| N26VH | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2006-11-03 | Valid |
| N9075Z | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2005-08-04 | Valid |
| N712U | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Tumbleweed Leasing CO INC Salt Lake City, Utah |
Standard | 2004-11-16 | Valid |
| N403CP | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2004-10-22 | Valid |
| N689M | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Boatphoto Helicopter LLC Rebhoboth, Delaware |
None on file | 2003-01-03 | Valid |
| N22JD | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
None on file | 2001-04-18 | Valid |
| N9074D | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1999-11-16 | Valid |
| N7064D | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1999-10-12 | Valid |
| N83666 | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Baugh Aviation INC Lebanon, Tennessee |
Standard | 1998-03-24 | Valid |
| N9069F | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 1994-09-22 | Valid |
| N67010 | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Robinson Helicopter Company INC Torrance, California |
Experimental | 1975-04-24 | Valid |
| N32AD | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Robinson Helicopter CO Torrance, California |
Standard | Valid | |
| N674RG | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Tech Heli LLC Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Standard | Valid | |
| N726KD | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Robinson Helicopter CO Torrance, California |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer) | |
| N819GL | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Robinson Helicopter CO Torrance, California |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer) | |
| N85DH | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Robinson Helicopter CO Torrance, California |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer) | |
| N9036N | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Robinson Helicopter CO Torrance, California |
Standard | Valid | |
| N90450 | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Air & Sea Leasing INC Cahokia, Illinois |
Standard | Valid | |
| N90669 | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Cape Copters LLC Scott City, Missouri |
Standard | Valid | |
| N90748 | Robinson Helicopter R22 |
Robinson Helicopter CO Torrance, California |
Experimental | Valid |
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