# NTSB Accident FTW96LA175
> **Robinson R22 BETA** · 1996-04-19 · FRANKLIN, LA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW96LA175
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05563
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-04-19
- **Location:** FRANKLIN, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.79943, -91.510017
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 BETA
- **Registration:** N2329K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to refuel the helicopter with the engine (and rotors) operating.  Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition, and close proximity of the vehicle that was allowed to be driven under the turning rotors.

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