# NTSB Accident FTW96LA378
> **Robinson R22 BETA** · 1996-09-06 · LOREAUVILLE, LA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW96LA378
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06725
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-09-06
- **Location:** LOREAUVILLE, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.070772, -91.6707
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 BETA
- **Registration:** N80750
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight, resulting in exceeding the maximum gross weight and performance of the helicopter.  A factor was the high density altitude.

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