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🚁HAPPY R22 DAY🚁 Today, Robinson Helicopter Company and our community of dealers, pilots, and operators are celebrating the 45th anniversary of its iconic two-seat R22 helicopter. On March 16, 1979, Robinson received FAA certification for the R22, which has been enshrined in the Smithsonian Museum since September 2004. With a legacy of accessibility, reliability, and versatility, the R22 revolutionized the personal helicopter market. Many of the world's rotorcraft pilots and flight schools begi

Robinson R22 Beta Crash at Pearland Regional Airport, Texas – October 27, 2024 On October 27, 2024, at approximately 8:35 AM local time, a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter (N7521Z), operated by Veracity Aviation LLC, was severely damaged in an accident at Pearland Regional Airport (KLVJ) near Houston, Texas. The helicopter lost control shortly after takeoff from the Veracity Aviation ramp, leading to a collision with a parked aircraft. The pilot, who was the only person on board, sustained serious i