# NTSB Accident DEN99LA059
> **Cameron V-77** · 1999-03-28 · ELBERT, CO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN99LA059
- **Event ID:** 20001205X00314
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-03-28
- **Location:** ELBERT, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.219577, -104.530105
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cameron
- **Model:** V-77
- **Registration:** N74008
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.  A factor was the passenger's failure to properly position herself for the landing.

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