# NTSB Accident MIA97LA212
> **Continental Copters MK5A** · 1997-07-24 · SYLACAUGA, AL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA97LA212
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08468
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-24
- **Location:** SYLACAUGA, AL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.169822, -86.260002
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Continental Copters
- **Model:** MK5A
- **Registration:** N62108
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain main rotor rpm resulting in the helicopter descending and colliding with trees.

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