N878MC - 2005 Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta Aircraft Registration
R222005 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA
Aircraft Description
N878MC is a 2005 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Helicopter Leasing LLC in Henderson, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 14, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on August 27, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming O-360 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N878MC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1524 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N878MC was last updated on August 27, 2024. 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 N878MC. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2017 | GAA18CA030 | Substantial | None | The student pilot’s tension on the flight control at a low level during an autorotation, which did not allow sufficient time for the flight instructor to correct and recover control before the hard landing. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC