# NTSB Accident IAD97LA106
> **Robinson R22 BETA** · 1997-08-06 · WILLIMANTIC, CT, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD97LA106
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08650
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-06
- **Location:** WILLIMANTIC, CT, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R22 BETA
- **Registration:** N717GT
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot misunderstood the flight instructor's instructions and reduced the engine power to idle, and the Certificated Flight Instructor's delayed remedial action.

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