No fatalities

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22 Beta II accident at Phoenix, AZ, 7 Apr 2022

Phoenix, AZ, United States

On April 7, 2022, a ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22 Beta II operated by Quantum Helicopters was involved in an aviation accident near Phoenix, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotUnintentional use/operationPitch control — Not attained/maintained