# NTSB Accident LAX96FA185
> **Robinson R22** · 1996-05-01 · SANTA ANA, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96FA185
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05598
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-05-01
- **Location:** SANTA ANA, CA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22
- **Registration:** N9070N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot misjudged the helicopter's distance and altitude and failed to attain the proper descent rate.

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