N845SH - 2005 Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta Aircraft Registration
R222005 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA
Aircraft Description
N845SH is a 2005 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Buell Travis Wayne in Harper, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 26, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on July 18, 2012. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-360 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N845SH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB9404 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N845SH was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Robinson R-22, the world's most prolific light training helicopter, revolutionized civil aviation by making helicopter flight training affordable for ordinary pilots. First flown on August 28, 1975, it featured a two-seat configuration with a teetering rotor system and lightweight aluminum construction. Powered by a 150-horsepower Lycoming O-320 piston engine, the R-22 achieved a maximum cruise speed of 96 knots and could carry 516 pounds of payload. Robinson Helicopter Company manufactured over 4,800 units between 1979 and 2016. AviatorDB tracks 1,247 Robinson Helicopter aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R22.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N845SH. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2005 | SEA05CA182 | Substantial | Minor | Inadequate communications between the certified flight instructor and student pilot, and the student pilot's delay in relinquishing controls resulting in a hard landing during a practice autorotation. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC