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 · 34 R22 MARINER (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N4010B | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Emerald City Aircraft Leasing INC Port Orchard, Washington |
Multiple | 2026-05-14 | Valid |
| N7187W | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
New York Art Upholstery LLC New York, New York |
Standard | 2026-01-26 | Valid |
| N2622M | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
N2622M LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2025-12-02 | Valid |
| N4038M | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Alyeska Helicopters LLC Girdwood, Alaska |
Standard | 2024-07-13 | Valid |
| N7168U | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-08-30 | Valid |
| N29NE | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Yankee Helicopters LLC Plainville, Connecticut |
Standard | 2023-07-26 | Valid |
| N2590X | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
C B W Landscaping Construction CO INC Framingham, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2023-06-14 | Valid |
| N54BP | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Individual owner Arizona |
None on file | 2023-02-23 | Valid |
| N22AQ | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Sky West Aviation INC Trustee Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Standard | 2023-02-06 | Valid |
| N4999C | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-01-16 | Valid |
| N8353M | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Crosswind Leasing LLC Prescott, Arizona |
Standard | 2022-11-05 | Valid |
| N8313E | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2022-11-03 | Valid |
| N495PL | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Integrity Aircraft Title Holdings LLC Portland, Oregon |
Standard | 2022-09-03 | Valid |
| N8970C | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2021-12-28 | Valid |
| N194HC | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
California Spyder LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2018-08-06 | Valid |
| N80645 | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
N80645 LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2018-08-06 | Valid |
| N8324U | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2015-07-22 | Valid |
| N2385Y | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Speedboat Photo Helicopter LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2015-06-26 | Valid |
| N42WC | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
N42Wc LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2015-03-04 | Valid |
| N923SM | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
N923Sm LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2014-11-10 | Valid |
| N542G | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Atlantic Helicopters International INC Lewes, Delaware |
Standard | 2013-12-16 | Reports overdue |
| N369SR | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Chopper Shots LLC West Bath, Maine |
Standard | 2013-07-30 | Valid |
| N8316D | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Marinephoto Helicopter LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2013-03-05 | Valid |
| N6291T | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Emerald City Aircraft & Leasing INC Port Orchard, Washington |
Standard | 2012-11-06 | Valid |
| N71FH | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Emerald City Aircraft Leasing INC Port Orchard, Washington |
Standard | 2011-10-24 | Valid |
| N292PD | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Barge Photo Helicopter LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2011-08-01 | Valid |
| N377BM | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Quebec Helicopter LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2011-08-01 | Valid |
| N2627M | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
N2627M LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2010-06-24 | Valid |
| N456PH | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
N456Ph LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
None on file | 2010-02-11 | Valid |
| N301HE | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
N301He LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2008-11-17 | Valid |
| N966U | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Tumbleweed Leasing CO INC Salt Lake City, Utah |
Standard | 2008-01-18 | Valid |
| N106RD | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Marinaphoto Helicopter LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2006-10-11 | Valid |
| N341VH | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Yachtphoto Helicopter LLC Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Standard | 2004-05-13 | Valid |
| N8039R | Robinson Helicopter R22 MARINER |
Flying Services INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2003-09-30 | Valid |