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 · 16 R22 ALPHA (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N13HR | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
South Florida Helicopters INC Indiantown, Florida |
Standard | 2025-07-24 | Valid |
| N2242P | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2025-01-30 | Valid |
| N969GF | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
Sky West Aviation INC Trustee Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Standard | 2019-12-05 | Valid |
| N622NL | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
1St American Aviation INC North Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2019-11-19 | Valid |
| N8561V | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
Paratus Air INC Auburn, Indiana |
Standard | 2019-04-23 | Valid |
| N8491A | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
Aarow Aircraft Leasing LLC Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 2016-02-09 | Valid |
| N605HA | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
Emerald City Aircraft Leasing INC Port Orchard, Washington |
Standard | 2013-09-09 | Valid |
| N13GH | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
Emerald City Aircraft Leasing INC Port Orchard, Washington |
Standard | 2012-11-06 | Valid |
| N8518W | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
Emerald City Aircraft Leasing INC Port Orchard, Washington |
Standard | 2012-11-06 | Valid |
| N12475 | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
Helicopteracademy.Com LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
None on file | 2011-08-01 | Valid |
| N12857 | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
Helicopteracademy.Com LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
None on file | 2011-08-01 | Valid |
| N8379Z | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
Hawaii Pacific Aviation INC Kailua Kona, Hawaii |
Standard | 2010-05-12 | Valid |
| N8490D | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
Little Big Horn CO Prescott, Arizona |
Standard | 2004-03-25 | Valid |
| N8541E | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
Flying Services INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2003-09-30 | Valid |
| N8536Y | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
Eastern Flight Services INC Ronkonkoma, New York |
Standard | 2002-06-24 | Valid |
| N8557H | Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA |
Lloyd Davis INC Brackettville, Texas |
Standard | 1999-08-31 | Valid |