# NTSB Accident LAX97LA260
> **Robinson R22 BETA** · 1997-07-25 · CHANDLER, AZ, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX97LA260
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08443
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-25
- **Location:** CHANDLER, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.240459, -111.779998
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 BETA
- **Registration:** N4008D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The CFI's failure to recognize and correct for a vortex ring state, and his improper use of the flight controls, which resulted in the loss of control and uncontrolled descent.

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